Description
Delightful hummingbird banana bread merges classic Southern comfort with tropical banana sweetness. Pecans and cream cheese frosting elevate this nostalgic dessert into a memorable culinary experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 240 ml)
- ½ cup (120 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp pineapple juice or milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease, ensuring smooth release of the bread.
- Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform dry mixture with no visible lumps.
- Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, granulated and brown sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, cohesive consistency that promises rich flavor integration.
- Batter Composition: Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture using gentle motions, carefully incorporating chopped pecans and shredded coconut to maintain a tender, delicate texture without overmixing.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, leveling the surface, and bake for 55-65 minutes. Monitor for even golden-brown coloration, using a toothpick inserted into the center to confirm complete cooking when it emerges clean.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove from oven, loosely tent with foil if browning too quickly. Rest in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Optional: Drizzle with a glaze made from powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract.
- Serving: Slice the bread and serve at room temperature, optionally accompanied by a pat of butter to enhance its tropical-inspired decadence.
Notes
- Prevent Banana Browning: Mash ripe bananas immediately after peeling to prevent oxidation and maintain vibrant flavor and color.
- Control Moisture Balance: Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the bread too dense or soggy during baking.
- Optimize Nut Distribution: Lightly coat chopped pecans with flour before adding to batter, ensuring they remain evenly suspended throughout the bread without sinking.
- Enhance Texture Variation: Toast coconut and pecans briefly before incorporating to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the bread’s overall texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg