Every bite of this moist and fluffy bread is bursting with crushed pineapple, ripe banana, shredded coconut, warm cinnamon, and the satisfying crunch of toasted pecans.
Hummingbird bread is pure tropical bliss and the cream cheese frosting on top takes it over the edge!
How To Make Hummingbird Bread
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 350 F
- In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Whisk in the eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, banana puree, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool down completely.
Once cooled, make the frosting: using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread it over the cooled bread and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
How To Make Sure My Bread Is Moist?
Try not to overmix the batter and make sure you add the pineapple and its juice. Also, be careful not to overbake the cake, so start checking on it about 50 mins into the cooking time.
Can This Bread Be Made Into Muffins?
Sure! You just have to adjust the baking time. 18-22 minutes should be enough time. Remember to use the toothpick method to check for doneness.
Freezing & Storage Instructions
This bread freezes very well without the frosting. Let the bread cool down completely and wrap in two layers of plastic wrap and one of foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let thaw out completely before making the frosting and adding it on top.
This bread has to be refrigerated once you add the cream cheese frosting. You can keep it on the counter overnight without the frosting, but once you add it, you need to refrigerate it.
Tips For Baking The Best Hummingbird Bread
- Make sure to drain the pineapple thoroughly before adding it to the batter because the extra juice could make your bread too dense.
- Have your eggs, butter, and cream cheese at room temperature before you start baking. This will ensure proper mixing of the ingredients.
- Resist the temptation to try this delicious bread until it has fully cooled down. This ensures the texture is perfect and the slices hold together.
- A mess-free way to mash bananas is to pop them into a zipper bag and mash them using your hands. Once smooth, cut out a corner and squeeze the banana puree into the mixing bowl.
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Easy Hummingbird Bread: Authentic Southern Taste, Quick Prep
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup canola oil (or the oil of your choice)
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup crushed pineapple undrained
- ½ cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan and preheat the oven to 350 F
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Whisk in the eggs, oil, and vanilla just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, banana puree, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool down completely.
- Once cooled, make the frosting: using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and softened butter until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread it over the cooled bread and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Enjoy with a cup of coffee as breakfast or snack, or top with vanilla ice cream and serve as dessert.
Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What If I Don’t Have Ripe Bananas?
You can speed-ripen bananas by placing them in a paper bag overnight. They won’t be as sweet as naturally-ripened bananas, but it’s a good shortcut.
2. Can I Use Different Nuts?
Feel free to use the nuts of your choice. You can use chopped almonds, walnuts, or even pistachios. You can omit the nuts overall.
3. How Can I Add More Flavor To Hummingbird Bread?
Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the batter for extra flavor and warmth.
4. Can I Make This Without An Electric Mixer?
You don’t need an electric mixer to make the bread. I used a whisk and a rubber spatula. To make the frosting, you can use the whisk and spatula too, but make sure the butter and cream cheese are soft or the frosting won’t be as creamy.
5. Can The Pineapple Be Omitted?
Yes it can, but you may need to add more banana or a bit of milk to substitute the moisture from the crushed pineapple.
6. How Can I Make My Bread Healthier?
Using whole wheat flour (half whole wheat, half all-purpose), reducing the amount of sugar, or using a no-caloric sweetener instead, and a reduced-fat cream cheese make for healthier bread!
Sherri Nalley
Monday 25th of November 2024
Thank you for this yummy recipe