Classic Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 3 cups all purpose four; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 8oz can crushed pineapple in juice; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1-3/4 cup mashed bananas; Frosting:; 1 stick butter, softened; 8oz pkg. cream cheese, softened; 16oz. box confectioner's sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 cup pecan halves

Servings: persons

Cake:
3 cups all purpose four
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
8oz can crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1-3/4 cup mashed bananas
Frosting:
1 stick butter, softened
8oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
16oz. box confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves

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Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix this cake by hand with a spoon or whisk, do not use an electric mixer. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, break and beat eggs. Add oil to the egg mixture and beat, add the mixture to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix. Stir in vanilla, pineapple with juice, pecans and bananas. Divide batter into thirds, and pour into three round, lightly greased and floured baking pans. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean following insertion into cake.
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Frosting:
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In a bowl, blend butter and cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla. To frost, place cake layer on a plate. Spread some frosting on top. Add next cake layer, then more frosting. Add the final layer, and spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake. Decoratively place pecan halves on top and sides of cake. Slice and serve.

2460

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

246

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 3 cups all purpose four, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Classic Hummingbird Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Hummingbird Cake

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