Here’s a delightful recipe for Hummingbird Bread with Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
Hummingbird Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans (if using).
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Beat cream cheese and butter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and cinnamon: Beat in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Frost the bread: Once the Hummingbird Bread has completely cooled, spread the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious Hummingbird Bread with Heavenly Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Enjoy!