Description
Hummingbird bread is a moist, fruit-forward loaf made with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. It’s a cozy, tropical twist on banana bread that’s sweet, satisfying, and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in chopped pecans if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Once the bread is completely cool, spread the frosting on top and garnish with extra pecans if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the bread is fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting the topping.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Store frosted bread in the fridge for longer shelf life.
- This batter also works for muffins or mini loaves—adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
