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A three-layer hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting and toasted pecans on a white cake stand.

Best Hummingbird Cake Ever

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 12 servings
Calories 850 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs , beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
  • Add the beaten eggs and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the dry ingredients are moistened; do not beat the mixture.
  • Fold in the vanilla extract, undrained crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and mashed bananas.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake layers in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, beating at low speed until blended, then increasing to medium-high for 2 minutes until fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting between the cooled cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with toasted pecan halves before serving.