Introduction:
This moist and delicious hummingbird cake recipe is a Southern classic that combines bananas, pineapples, pecans, and cream cheese frosting. The flavors are rich and tropical, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. This recipe serves 12 and takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Stir in pineapple, bananas, pecans, and coconut until well combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake layers with cream cheese frosting. Decorate with pecans and coconut, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 450 || Carbohydrates: 58g || Protein: 5g || Fat: 22g || Saturated Fat: 6g || Cholesterol: 55mg || Sodium: 280mg || Fiber: 3g || Sugar: 37g