Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird Cake is a delightful Southern dessert that bursts with tropical flavors. This moist, flavorful cake combines ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and crunchy pecans, all enveloped in rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day, each slice offers a taste of paradise that will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, Hummingbird Cake is sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg