Hummingbird Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
About Hummingbird Bread
Hummingbird bread is inspired by the classic Southern American dessert known as Hummingbird Cake. The cake became widely popular after being featured in Southern Living magazine in the late 1970s. It is known for its moist texture and tropical flavors, combining ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, warm spices, and pecans. This bread version transforms those flavors into a soft, sliceable loaf perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Bread
Dry Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Fruit and Add-ins
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
¾ cup chopped pecans (optional but traditional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (if needed for consistency)
Optional garnish: extra chopped pecans
Equipment
Two 9×5-inch loaf pans or three 8×4-inch loaf pans
Mixing bowls (large and medium)
Whisk and rubber spatula
Electric mixer (hand or stand mixer)
Cooling rack
Offset spatula or butter knife for frosting
Step-by-Step Instructions
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