Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting – Perfect for Cozy Evenings!
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 flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– 1/2 cup pineapple, diced and patted dry
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup butter, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix bananas, sugars, egg, and oil until well combined.
3. Add dry ingredients: Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
4. Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the coconut, pineapple, and chopped pecans.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let the banana bread cool on a wire rack.
7. Prepare frosting: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, and beat until well combined.
8. Frost and serve: Spread the frosting over the cooled banana bread and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Slice and enjoy!
