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Hummingbird Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Hummingbird Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the tropical flavors of a classic Hummingbird Bread topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and flavorful bread is perfect for any occasion, from brunch to dessert.

Ingredients

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Bread:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, pineapple, bananas, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in pecans.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into the pan, bake for 55–65 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, mix until creamy.
  5. Frost the bread: Spread frosting over cooled bread, garnish with pecans if desired.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, skip the frosting and serve as a quick bread.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezes well without the frosting.

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