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Moist Easy Hummingbird Cake with banana, pineapple, and cream cheese frosting.

Hummingbird Cake

A cozy and fruity cake that combines ripe bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for any get-together.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for sweetness.
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, do not drain Juice is part of the magic.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure flour properly to avoid heaviness.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar Regular sugar is perfect.
  • 2 large eggs For structure.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil Helps keep cake moist.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds a bakery smell.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For warm flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Optional but enhances Southern flavor.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Use block cream cheese for best results.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar To sweeten the frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans, or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in the crushed pineapple along with its juice.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped pecans, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 32 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix well.
  2. Add vanilla and a pinch of salt, mixing until fluffy. Chill if frosting seems too soft.
  3. Frost the cooled cake layers as desired. Decorate with additional chopped pecans for garnish.

Notes

Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Do not drain the pineapple juice; it helps to keep the cake moist.