Description

A moist, tender quick bread bursting with ripe banana, pineapple, and warm spices—topped with luscious cinnamon-infused cream cheese frosting. Sweet, aromatic, and perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

1¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon salt

3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)

⅔ cup crushed pineapple, drained

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9×5‑inch loaf pan and line with parchment if desired.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, drained pineapple, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
Cool the loaf completely on a wire rack before frosting.
To make frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Spread frosting evenly over cooled loaf. Garnish with chopped nuts or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Slice and serve. Store chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for maximum moisture and sweetness.

Nuts (walnuts or pecans) are optional—nice for texture but can be omitted.

Allow the loaf to fully cool before frosting to prevent melting.

Substitute coconut or Greek yogurt in batter for lighter texture.

Drizzle honey or fruit compote over frosting instead of full layer if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
Category: Bread / Dessert
Method: Quick Bread (baked)
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg