Dr Bird Cake Aka Hummingbird Cake
Dr Bird Cake, also known as Hummingbird Cake, is a luscious tropical dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas and juicy pineapples with warm spices. Topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, this moist cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings. Its delightful flavors evoke cherished memories of family reunions and shared moments. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, creating this charming cake will bring joy to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup ripe mashed bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mash bananas. Add crushed pineapple, eggs, and vegetable oil; mix well.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended—lumps are fine.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 382
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 42mg