Description
Hummingbird Cake is a tropical delight that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and toasted nuts in a moist, spiced cake. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this dessert is perfect for celebrations or simply indulging at home. Each slice offers a burst of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted if desired)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix oil and eggs until smooth. Add bananas and crushed pineapple; stir well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures, folding in chopped nuts gently.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg