Perfect Hummingbird Cake Recipe: Tips for a Layered Delight

Name: Perfect Hummingbird Cake Recipe: Tips for a Layered Delight
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (For gluten-free, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.); 2 cups Granulated Sugar (Can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor.); 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Replace with baking powder if needed, adjusting the quantity.); 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Can substitute with nutmeg for a different spice profile.); 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 3 large Eggs (For vegan option, use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water per egg).); 1 cup Vegetable Oil (Can substitute with melted coconut oil or applesauce for lighter cakes.); 1 cup Crushed Pineapple (with juice); 2 large Mashed Bananas (Overripe bananas work best for maximized sweetness.); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Chopped Pecans (Can replace with walnuts or omit for nut-free version.); 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Make sure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.); 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Also at room temperature.); 4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Discover the Perfect Hummingbird Cake Recipe, featuring delicious layers of banana, pineapple, and pecans, perfect for any special occasion.

70 min

cook 30 min

Southern

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them or lining them with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the dry mix. Stir in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Mix gently.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let your cakes cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
Once cooled, spread frosting between the layers and cover the top and sides of the cake. Optionally sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 65 g
Protein Content: 6 g
Fat Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
Sodium Content: 300 mg
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 45 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 15 g