Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Hgtv
Indulge in the tropical decadence of Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a Southern classic brought to life with HGTV-worthy flair. This moist and flavorful dessert combines the rich sweetness of ripe bananas, the tangy brightness of crushed pineapple, and the crunch of chopped pecans, all enveloped in a tender, cinnamon-spiced batter. Topped with a luxuriously creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, this three-layer showstopper is perfect for celebrations or indulgent weekends. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time and decorated with optional pecan halves for an elegant touch, this cake’s balance of textures and flavors will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfectly suited for any occasion, this hummingbird cake is sure to be a highlight at family gatherings, potlucks, or holiday feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Crushed pineapple (with juice, not drained)
- 1.5 cups Mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.5 cup Pecan halves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple (with juice), and mashed bananas. Mix until smooth.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
To prepare the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers, spreading frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish the cake with pecan halves, if desired.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 524.9 g | 673% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.7 g | 774% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1067 mg | 356% | |
| Sodium | 3418 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1326.8 g | 482% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 974.2 g | ||
| Protein | 93.0 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 3084 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
