Description

A rich and moist tropical quick bread made with bananas, crushed pineapple, coconut, and pecans, topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)

1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup shredded coconut

8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)

2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Pinch of salt (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
Once the bread is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top before serving.

Notes

Swap pecans with walnuts or omit for a nut-free version.

Add nutmeg or coconut extract for extra flavor.

Mini loaves or muffins work well with this batter; reduce baking time.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Wrap and freeze individual slices for longer storage; thaw at room temperature or microwave briefly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 340
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg