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Easy Hummingbird Cake – Moist & Flavorful Southern Dessert
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Easy Hummingbird Cake

This Easy Hummingbird Cake is a classic Southern dessert made with ripe bananas, sweet pineapple, and crunchy pecans, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion, this cake is baked in a 9×13 pan, making it simple and beginner-friendly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 614
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3-4 large bananas
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple undrained
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Topping:
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • Wire whisk or hand mixer
  • - Rubber spatula
  • - 9x13-inch baking pan
  • - Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Fruits: Mix in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture.
  5. Add Pecans: Stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour batter into a greased and floured 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool Completely: Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
  8. Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost and Garnish: Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake and sprinkle with extra chopped pecans.
  10. Serve: Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
For added variety, this batter can be used to make cupcakes or a two-layer cake.