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Hummingbird Cake

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Hummingbird cake is a delightful Southern dessert that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This moist and flavorful cake combines ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and toasted pecans, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a birthday or a casual gathering—this cake promises to be the centerpiece of joy and celebration. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, hummingbird cake will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
  • For Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add vegetable oil and eggs; mix until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Once cakes are completely cooled, frost layers generously and decorate as desired.

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