Description
Indulge in the bliss of Heavenly Hummingbird Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly blends ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and crunchy pecans. This Southern classic is not only visually stunning but also a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, from birthdays to brunches. The addition of rich cream cheese frosting elevates this cake to new heights, making each slice a delightful treat. With straightforward steps and basic ingredients found in your kitchen, you’ll have this luscious cake ready to impress in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix mashed bananas with crushed pineapple, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fold in toasted pecans.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg