A thick, rustic slice of homemade hummingbird cake recipe with cream cheese frosting and pecans on top, on a white plate

Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

A nostalgic Southern classic, this old fashioned hummingbird cake is packed with bananas, pineapple, spices, and topped with cream cheese frosting.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: slices

Calories: 470kcal

Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

3 9-inch cake pan Greased and lined with parchment
1 Stand or hand mixer For smooth frosting
2 Mixing bowl Large size
1 Rubber spatula For gentle folding
1 Offset spatula Helpful for frosting
2 Wire cooling rack Ensure proper cooling

Ingredients

Cake Batter

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans toasted

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup unsalted butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven
Mix dry ingredients
Combine wet ingredients
Fold in pecans
Divide batter
Bake cake layers
Cool on racks
Make frosting
Frost layers
Decorate cake

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of nutmeg into the batter or topping the cake with toasted coconut flakes. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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