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Hummingbird Bread with Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Delight in this moist and flavorful Hummingbird Bread topped with a heavenly cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for gatherings or a cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hummingbird Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Optional: toast for extra flavor.
For the Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, combine the sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Make the Frosting
  1. While the bread is baking, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; mix until fluffy.
Frosting Application
  1. Once the bread has cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on top.

Notes

For banana overload, freeze surplus bananas until ready to bake. For a twist, consider adding dried fruits or coconut flakes. If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk to smooth it over.