Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird Cake is a delightful, moist dessert that brings together the tropical flavors of ripe bananas and crushed pineapple, complemented by crunchy walnuts and rich cream cheese frosting. Each slice is a taste of sunshine, perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With warm spices and a light, fluffy texture, this cake not only delights the palate but also creates cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix oil and eggs until smooth; stir in mashed bananas and drained pineapple.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.
- Add chopped walnuts and gently fold to distribute evenly.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg