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Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake Recipe


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4.6 from 9 reviews

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the tropical flavors of the South with this decadent Hummingbird Cake. Moist layers of banana and pineapple cake are sandwiched together with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion.


Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 tablespoons milk (if needed to thin)
  • For Garnish:

    • Additional chopped pecans and banana slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pineapple, bananas, pecans, and coconut.
  4. Combine and Bake: Add wet ingredients to dry, stir until combined. Divide batter into pans, bake for 28–32 minutes. Cool cakes on wire racks.
  5. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk if needed.
  6. Assemble Cake: Frost and stack cooled cakes. Garnish with pecans and banana slices.

Notes

  • This cake tastes even better after chilling in the fridge. For a sheet cake, bake in a 9×13-inch pan for 40–45 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 46g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg