Hummingbird Bread with Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 and 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple, patted dry
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
    For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and oil until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just incorporated. Fold in shredded coconut, diced pineapple, and chopped pecans.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread on a wire rack.
  4. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon; beat until creamy and well combined.
  5. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled bread. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired.
  6. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes | Calories: 316 kcal | Servings: 12

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