Description
Hummingbird Cake is a delightful tropical treat that combines moist banana and crushed pineapple in a decadent dessert topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings a cheerful vibe to any occasion, making it perfect for family gatherings or simply to indulge yourself on a Tuesday. With its rich flavors and vibrant layers, this cake is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg