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Hummingbird Cake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cool Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 15 Servings

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 cups ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk optional for thinning out the frosting
  • Optional: more chopped pecans for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

To Make the Cake:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add the eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla. Stir until mostly combined.
    3 large eggs, ½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup vegetable oil, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Fold in the crushed pineapple (with juice), mashed bananas, and pecans until everything is evenly mixed. Don’t overmix.
    8 ounces crushed pineapple, 2 cups ripe bananas, 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.

To Make the Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    8 ounce block cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Add the vanilla, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Pour in splashes of milk, if needed, to thin out the frosting until it's spreadable.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle extra pecans if using.

Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
  • You'll need 3–4 medium to large bananas to get 2 cups mashed bananas. Make sure they're really ripe similar to what you'd use for banana bread.
  • Store leftover, frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Hummingbird Cake
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
617
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
67
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
273
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
211
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
83
g
28
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
60
g
67
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
462
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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