Description
This Hummingbird Cake is a deliciously moist treat bursting with flavors of banana and pineapple, complemented by crunchy pecans. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups mashed ripe banana
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Bake the chopped nuts for 6–8 minutes until fragrant. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment, and grease again.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt. In another bowl, combine eggs and oil, then whisk in sugars and vanilla. Finally, mix in mashed bananas and crushed pineapple.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in 1 1/2 cups of the toasted nuts. The batter should yield about 6 to 7 cups.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the three cake pans and bake for 26–29 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in their pans on a rack for an hour before removing, peeling the parchment, and cooling completely on a rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and salt, then mix until creamy. Refrigerate if too thin.
- Level the tops of the cakes with a serrated knife. Layer the cakes with frosting in between, finishing with frosting on top and sides. Garnish with remaining nuts. Chill for 20 minutes to 4 hours before serving.
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
For the best flavor, use ripe bananas and well-drained pineapple.
Customize the topping based on personal preference—additional fruits or nuts work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 52mg