Tropical Delight Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Tropical Delight Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium sized bananas, mashed to equal two cups; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained; ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce; ⅓ cup canola oil; 2 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; confectioner's sugar (see recipe notes) (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -4 medium sized bananas, mashed to equal two cups
1 (8 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped
confectioner's sugar (see recipe notes) (optional)

1
In a large bowl, beat the bananas, crushed & drained pineapple, applesauce, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
2
In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
3
Gradually beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture until blended.
4
Hand stir in the walnuts.
5
Pour into a 15x10x1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
6
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick test comes out clean.
7
Cool completely on a wire rack.
8
Before serving I dust each piece with a bit of sieved confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar).
9
The original recipe called for a Cream Cheese Frosting.
10
To make this: in a large bowl, beat 1 package (8 oz) of reduced fat cream cheese with 1/3 cup reduced fat butter until fluffy.
11
Add 3 cups confectioner's sugar and 1 tsp vanilla and beat more until smooth.
12
Spread this over the cake and sprinkle with an extra 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
13
If you use the frosting you will need to refrigerate this cake!

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 medium sized bananas, mashed to equal two cups, 1 (8 ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained, ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce, ⅓ cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Tropical Delight 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tropical Delight Hummingbird Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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