Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This easy hummingbird bread recipe is full of the flavors of the classic southern hummingbird cake! Top this Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting and you've got a loaf cake that is to die for!

Ingredients

  • butter

    softened

    ½ c
  • granulated sugar
    ¾ c
  • brown sugar
    ¼ c
  • eggs
    2
  • all purpose flour
    2 ½ c
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • mashed bananas

    about 3-4 medium bananas

    1 ½ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • crushed pineapple

    with juice

    8 oz
  • shredded coconut

    sweetened

    1 c
  • chopped pecans
    ⅓ c
  • butter

    softened

    ½ c
  • cream cheese

    softened

    8 oz
  • powdered sugar
    1 c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • chopped pecans
    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 8x4 pans.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add in eggs and vanilla; beat until mixed.

  4. 4

    To the wet ingredients, sift in flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

  5. 5

    Stir until just combined. Add in pineapple, coconut, and pecans. Mix until combined.

  6. 6

    Pour in mashed bananas, and mix until combined.

  7. 7

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Cream cheese frosting

  1. 1

    Beat cream cheese and butter together until combined. Add in vanilla extract; mix.

  2. 2

    Add in powdered sugar, and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Spread frosting over cooled breads, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

  4. 4

    Enjoy!

  5. 5

    Store leftovers in the fridge.

Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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About this Recipe

Craving the comforting, tropical flavors of a classic Southern Hummingbird cake in a wonderfully easy-to-bake loaf? This Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting delivers all that beloved taste in a comforting, sliceable format perfect for any occasion. It’s an irresistible treat that brings joy with every bite.

What makes this recipe truly special is how it translates the iconic flavors of the cake into a delightful bread. The careful blend of ripe, mashed bananas, sweet crushed pineapple (with its juice for moisture), and warming ground cinnamon creates an aroma that fills your kitchen and promises a profoundly moist and tender crumb. This combination of ingredients ensures a depth of flavor that feels both familiar and exciting.

When you slice into this Hummingbird Bread, you'll discover a beautifully moist and tender interior, generously studded with pieces of banana, sweet pineapple, and crunchy chopped pecans. Each mouthful offers a harmonious balance of sweet, fruity notes, a gentle spice from the cinnamon, and the satisfying texture of coconut. The luxurious cream cheese frosting, made with softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, adds a tangy-sweet crown, elevating this loaf from simple bread to a truly celebratory dessert-like experience. It’s a comforting yet sophisticated bake that’s approachable for any home cook.

Want to make it your own? You can easily adjust the amount of shredded coconut or chopped pecans within the bread to suit your preference for texture and nuttiness. For those who love an extra touch of spice, a small addition of nutmeg would complement the cinnamon beautifully. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, you can slightly reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the cream cheese frosting.

This Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting is a versatile delight, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, an elegant afternoon tea snack, or a delightful dessert. Serve slices at room temperature or gently warmed alongside a fresh cup of coffee or a comforting herbal tea.

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