Hummingbird cake –Hey y’all! Today, I’m bringing you a delightful treat that’s sure to have everyone raving—Hummingbird Cake! This Southern classic is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, guaranteed to make your tastebuds dance. Let’s get into it!
Hummingbird Cake
Check out this gorgeous Hummingbird Cake that’s bursting with tropical flavors. You can’t go wrong with a slice of this sweet goodness. Just look at it!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk everything together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir in the crushed pineapple and mashed bananas until fully combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. If you’re using nuts, fold them in gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the three prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, whip up that creamy frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, add another layer on top, and frost again. Repeat with the final layer and then frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with extra pecans or walnuts if desired. Slice it up and enjoy your delicious Hummingbird Cake!
This beautiful cake is a celebration of flavors and is perfect for any gathering. So, get in that kitchen and whip this up; trust me, your friends and family will be asking for seconds!