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Hummingbird Cake brings banana, pineapple for joy!

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Hummingbird Cake brings banana and pineapple together for a moist and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For Garnish:
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8” cake pans.
  2. In one bowl whisk mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, eggs, both sugars, oil and vanilla. In another bowl sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet, then stir in chopped nuts. Divide batter between pans and bake 28–32 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  3. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  4. Place one cake layer on plate, spread thick layer of frosting; top with optional extra pineapple or nuts. Add second layer and frost entire cake. Sprinkle chopped nuts for garnish.

Notes

  • Pair with a tropical fruit salad or fresh pineapple slices.
  • Add a drizzle of caramel or honey for extra indulgence.
  • Chill the cake to firm up before slicing for clean layers.
  • Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
  • Toast the nuts slightly for added crunch and aroma.
  • Substitute dairy‑free cream cheese and butter if needed.

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