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Hummingbird Cake

Delicious Hummingbird Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Hummingbird Cake is a delightful blend of bananas, pineapple, and pecans, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • wire racks

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, eggs, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  9. Once the cakes are cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost again. Repeat with the third layer and frost the sides of the cake as well.
  10. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3g

Notes

Get creative by adding shredded coconut or experimenting with different nuts and spices to customize your cake.

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