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Hummingbird Cake

Classic Hummingbird Cake is a traditional Southern dessert with two layers of moist cake filled with pineapple, banana, walnuts, and coconut.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 828 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Hummingbird Cake:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 very ripe bananas , mashed
  • 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple , well-drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup walnuts , finely chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts , chopped

Instructions

Hummingbird Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray two 8" cake pans with baking spray.
  2. To the stand mixer add butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the eggs, bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Into a bowl sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the stand mixer on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in coconut and walnuts.
  7. Spread batter evenly in the cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
  1. Add the cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and vanilla to a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time on the lowest speed setting until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. To frost cleanly without crumbs showing through add frosting to the middle of the cake as normal, a thin layer to the outside of the cake and refrigerate 2 hours.
  4. Don't worry if there are crumbs in the first layer of frosting, just make sure the entire cake is coated.
  5. Frost with the remaining frosting, with an offset spatula then garnish with the chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Information

Calories 828kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 120g (40%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 102g (204%) Vitamin A 818IU (16%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 828

% Daily Value*

Calories 828kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 120g 40%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 248mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 102g 204%
Vitamin A 818IU 16%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.