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Hummingbird Cake

A classic American dessert flavored with bananas, pineapple, cinnamon, and pecans, topped with cream cheese frosting.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) neutral cooking oil
  • 1 cup (200 g) light or dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups (479 g) mashed over-ripe bananas
  • 1 8 oz (226 g) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter and oil until well combined.
  4. Gradually add sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  6. Stir in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  8. Stir in chopped pecans.
  9. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans.
  10. Bake for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  13. Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  14. Assemble cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top.

Notes

Ensure bananas are overripe for the best flavor. Use high-quality cream cheese for the frosting.

  • Author: Unknown
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 834
  • Sugar: 60
  • Sodium: 350
  • Fat: 45
  • Saturated Fat: 20
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 120
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 60