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Best Hummingbird Cake Ever Recipe

Best Hummingbird Cake Ever Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the Best Hummingbird Cake Ever with its moist, flavorful layers and creamy cream cheese frosting. This classic Southern dessert is a must-try for any occasion!


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in vegetable oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
  4. Add Nuts: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
  7. Frost the Cake: Allow the cake to cool before frosting with the cream cheese mixture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg