Description
Indulge in a slice of Southern charm with this delightful Hummingbird Cake recipe. Moist layers of banana and pineapple cake are sandwiched together with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a treat fit 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
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed to thin)
Garnish:
- Additional chopped pecans and banana slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in crushed pineapple, bananas, pecans, and coconut if using.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Divide batter into pans and bake.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Assemble and decorate: Frost cooled cakes, stack them, and garnish with pecans and banana slices if desired.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better after chilling in the fridge overnight.
- For a sheet cake version, 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
