Hummingbird Cake Recipe: A Southern Classic

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 1.5 cups canola oil
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 3 large eggs
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 0.25 pound butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Gather all your ingredients for this delightful hummingbird cake recipe.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, combine bananas, oil, walnuts, pineapple, and eggs; mix until well combined for the perfect hummingbird cake batter.
3. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until just combined. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans, ensuring even baking.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting while the cakes cool: In a medium bowl, beat together confectioners' sugar, softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
6. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top, then add the second cake layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake evenly with the remaining frosting. Enjoy your homemade hummingbird cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 719 kcal
• Fat Content: 40 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 62 g
• Sodium Content: 342 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 70 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 86 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g