Description
Rich, moist hummingbird bread celebrates Southern baking traditions with bananas, pineapple, and pecans. Creamy cream cheese frosting crowns this delightful treat, inviting you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients (Main Ingredients):
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3/4 medium bananas)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Sugar and Fat Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Spices and Additions:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Warm up the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two loaf pans with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- Combine softened butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla extract until thoroughly integrated.
- Separately sift flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Incorporate crushed pineapple with its natural juice, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and mashed bananas into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared loaf pans, creating smooth surface tops.
- Position pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow bread to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- For frosting, whip butter and cream cheese until silky and uniform in texture.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until the frosting becomes light and spreadable.
- Once bread has completely cooled, generously cover each loaf with cream cheese frosting.
- Optional: Enhance presentation by sprinkling additional chopped pecans across the frosted surface.
Notes
- Ripe bananas are crucial for maximum sweetness and moisture, so choose bananas with deep brown speckles for the best flavor profile.
- Drain pineapple chunks slightly to prevent excess liquid from making the bread too wet and dense during baking.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste in the bread.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the bread remains tender and delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg