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Best Hummingbird Cake Ever

The Best Hummingbird Cake Ever

This Best Hummingbird Cake Ever is a moist cake bursting with tropical flavors, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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
Frosting ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pans
  • Electric Mixer
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients, mixing well.
  4. Fold in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts.
  5. Pour the batter into greased and floured cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool before making the frosting.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Frost the cooled cakes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the nuts or add more fruit according to your preference. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.

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