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A three-layer classic hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting and pecans.

Classic Hummingbird Cake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all -purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature and beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 cup pecans , toasted and chopped
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (approximately 3-4 bananas)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 32 ounces powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the beaten eggs and vegetable oil. Incorporate the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring only until the flour is just moistened.
  • Fold in the vanilla extract, crushed pineapple with its juice, toasted pecans, and mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Distribute the batter evenly across the three prepared cake pans to ensure uniform baking.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cakes emerges clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely to room temperature.
  • Prepare the frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer until smooth and aerated.
  • Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and the remaining vanilla extract, beating at medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Assemble the cake by applying a layer of frosting between each cake round, then frost the top and exterior sides of the tiered structure.