Introduction:
This Hummingbird Cake recipe is a Southern classic loaded with bananas, pineapple, and pecans, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Add oil, eggs, vanilla, pineapple, and bananas; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.
- Enjoy your delicious Hummingbird Cake!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 560 || Carbohydrates: 75g || Protein: 5g || Fat: 28g || Saturated Fat: 8g || Cholesterol: 75mg || Sodium: 260mg || Fiber: 3g || Sugar: 54g