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Best Hummingbird Cake Ever

Best Hummingbird Cake Ever

Discover the Best Hummingbird Cake Ever, a moist and flavorful dessert that blends tropical flavors with warm spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cake pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add vegetable oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before frosting with cream cheese mixture.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize with different nuts or spices for added flavor.

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