This moist, fruity bread topped with a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a heavenly treat!

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Perfect as a snack or dessert, every slice is pure indulgence.

Ingredients

For the bread:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped pecans

For the frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

Step 2: Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 3: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.

Mix in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla, bananas, and pineapple.

Step 4: Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in pecans.

Step 5: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely.

Step 6: Beat cream cheese, butter, cinnamon, powdered sugar, and vanilla for frosting.

Spread over cooled bread and slice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I use walnuts instead of pecans?

Yes, walnuts are a great alternative for added crunch.

2. Can I freeze the bread?

Yes, wrap it tightly (without frosting) and freeze for up to 3 months.

3. Do I need to drain the pineapple?

Yes, to prevent the batter from being too wet.

4. How should I store the bread?

Store frosted bread in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

5. Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.