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
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in vegetable oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Add Nuts: Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
- 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.
- Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- 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