Description
A moist and buttery loaf infused with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting that delivers tropical warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all‑purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon (plus extra in frosting)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3)
- ½–1 cup crushed pineapple (drained or packed with juice)
- ½–1 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional, plus extra for topping)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½–2 cups powdered sugar
- ½–1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×5‑inch loaf pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in mashed bananas.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in pineapple, coconut, and pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in cinnamon and vanilla.
- Spread frosting over the cooled loaf and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pineapple—just ensure it’s well-drained.
- Adjust the cinnamon in frosting to taste for a spicier or milder finish.
- Store frosted loaf in the fridge for up to 5 days; unfrosted loaf can be frozen for 3 months.
- Convert into muffins by baking at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
