Hummingbird Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup self raising flour
• Pinch mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
• 1 banana, mashed
• Pinch salt
• Icing
• 250g cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons apple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Method

1. Line the loaf tray with greaseproof paper.
2. For the loaf, mix together the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients separately then add the wet to the dry and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared loaf tray and place into the microwave.
3. Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, take the loaf out and turn it.
4. Place the loaf back into the microwave and continue to cook on HIGH for further 3 minutes.
5. Place a piece of greaseproof paper on the top of the cake and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. 
6. Let the loaf rest for 3-5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
7. In the bowl of a bench mixer, whisk the cream cheese, butter, vanilla paste and maple syrup until light and fluffy.
8. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cooled hummingbird loaf. Serve.