Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained; 1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts); 6 medium ripe bananas mashed; Cream Cheese Icing; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
6 medium ripe bananas mashed
Cream Cheese Icing
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter softened
1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
Preparation
2
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not beat.) Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and bananas.
3
Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
4
Spread Cream Cheese Icing between layers and on top and sides of cake.
5
Icing Preparation
6
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
7
Store cake in refrigerator.

2189

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

234

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.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups sugar, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hummingbird Cake

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions