Hummingbird Cake Recipe
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Hummingbird Cake Recipe
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The perfect springtime cake, my hummingbird cake recipe is flavored with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, ground cinnamon, butter, vanilla, and pecans, then iced with classic cream cheese frostingBe sure to check out the how-to video tutorial!
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Ingredients
- ¾ ¾ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ¾ ¾ cup neutral cooking oil I use avocado oil, but canola or vegetable will work just fine
- 1 1 cup light or dark brown sugar firmly packed
- ½ ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 2 large eggs lightly beaten (room temperature preferred)
- 2 2 cups mashed over-ripe bananas (this is was about 4 bananas for me)
- 1 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1 cup chopped pecans¹ see note
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- ½ ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 8 oz cream cheese, softened don't use the spreadable cream cheese sold in tubs
- 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 4 cups powdered sugar
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease and flour the sides and bottoms of two 8" or 9" pans. I also recommend using a cut-out round of parchment paper to line the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Combine butter, oil, and sugars in a large bowl and use an electric mixer (or a stand mixer) to beat together until creamy and well-combined.
- Add eggs and stir to combine.
- Add bananas, crushed (undrained) pineapple, and vanilla extract and stir well.
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly combined.
- Using a spatula (don't use an electric mixer for this step) gradually begin to fold dry ingredients into wet. Once about half the flour mixture has been added, add the pecans and stir them in as well. Stir until completely combined, but don't over-mix the batter or you could end up with a dry cake.
- Evenly divide cake batter into prepared baking pans. Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for about 39 minutes if using 8" pans and about 34 minutes if using 9" pans or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or preferably with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes in baking pan then run a knife around the inside of the pan to loosen cake and carefully invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled completely, prepare cream cheese frosting.
Cream cheese frosting
- Combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer) and beat until creamy, smooth, and well-combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually, with your mixer on low speed, stir in powdered sugar until completely combined. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so ingredients are evenly combined.
Assemble
- If needed, level cakes before decorating. Place one layer of the cake on serving platter. Top with cream cheese frosting and spread evenly. Top with second cake. Frost top and sides of cake and serve.
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Notes
- For best flavor, I recommend buying whole (not pre-chopped) nuts and toasting them in a 350F/175C oven for 5 minutes or until fragrant and deeper brown. Let them cool then chop up before stirring into your batter. Pecans can be left out if needed for allergy reasons (or just if you hate nuts), or you may substitute walnuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a day or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This cake may also be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1slice with frosting
Calories
834kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
415mg
(17%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Vitamin A
914IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 834 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice with frosting | |
| Calories | 834kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 914IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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