Description
Hummingbird Cake is a delightful tropical dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas, juicy pineapple, and crunchy pecans, all layered with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This moist cake not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds a splash of color to any occasion, making it the perfect centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy afternoon treat, Hummingbird Cake will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained and chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in pineapple, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold in chopped pecans until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of beaten cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg