Description
A moist and flavorful tropical quick bread topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple, patted dry
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and oil until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just incorporated. Fold in shredded coconut, diced pineapple, and chopped pecans.
3️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the bread on a wire rack.
4️⃣ For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon; beat until creamy and well combined.