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Southern Hummingbird Cake

Southern Hummingbird Cake

JC Phelps
There are few desserts more iconic - or more delicious - in the south than a Southern Hummingbird Cake. Y'all will love it!
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 16
Calories 852 kcal

Equipment

  • 3 9-inch round cake pans

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 3 c. self-rising flour
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1.5 c. veg oil
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 c. bananas ripe and mashed (about 4 bananas)
  • 8 oz. crushed pineapple with juice
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs beaten

For the icing:

  • 32 oz. powdered sugar
  • 16 oz. cream cheese room temp (two blocks)
  • 1 c. unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ c. chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, oil, pecans, bananas, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs. Stir until well-incorporated and the batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes; invert onto wire racks and allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Ice between the cake layers, on the sides, and on top of the cake. Sprinkle the top with pecans.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve; enjoy!

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas with brown speckles for maximum sweetness and flavor. They mash easily and infuse the cake with a rich banana taste.
  • To ensure even cake layers, measure the batter using a kitchen scale or measuring cup to distribute it evenly among the cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula for uniform baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 852kcalCarbohydrates: 130gProtein: 11gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 303mgFiber: 4gSugar: 91gVitamin A: 843IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
Keyword hummingbird cake, southern hummingbird cake
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