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Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This classic Hummingbird Cake recipe is a moist and flavorful Southern favorite featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans, all layered with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat, this cake offers a delightful blend of tropical sweetness and warm spices.

Ingredients

Cake

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • ¾ cup neutral cooking oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable oil)
  • 1 cup light or dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (lightly beaten, room temperature preferred)
  • 2 cups mashed over-ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
  • 1 8 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, not spreadable cream cheese in tubs)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour the sides and bottoms of two 8 or 9-inch cake pans. For extra non-stick assurance, place a round piece of parchment paper at the bottom of each pan.
  2. Cream Butter, Oil, and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, cooking oil, light or dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric or stand mixer until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  3. Add Eggs: Stir in the lightly beaten eggs to the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, undrained crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until thoroughly blended.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Using a spatula, gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet batter. When about half of the flour mixture is incorporated, add the chopped pecans. Stir everything gently until fully combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a dry cake.
  7. Divide Batter and Bake: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared pans. Place pans on the center rack in your preheated oven. Bake for approximately 39 minutes if using 8-inch pans, or about 34 minutes for 9-inch pans. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool Cakes: Let the cakes cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen and carefully invert each cake onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until creamy, smooth, and fully combined.
  10. Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt into the cream cheese mixture.
  11. Incorporate Powdered Sugar: With mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and fully combined. Scrape the bowl regularly to ensure even mixing.
  12. Assemble Cake: If necessary, level the cooled cakes for even stacking. Place one cake layer onto a serving platter and spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting evenly across the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  13. Serve: Slice and serve your delicious homemade Hummingbird Cake to enjoy!

Notes

  • Use ripe or overripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture in the cake.
  • Do not drain the crushed pineapple to keep the cake moist and flavorful.
  • Be sure to use block cream cheese and not the spreadable cream cheese sold in tubs for the frosting’s best texture.
  • To avoid a dry cake, do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients.
  • Leveling the cakes before frosting helps the final cake look professional and stable.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/hummingbird-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/