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Ultimate Homemade Hummingbird Cake Recipe with Toasted Pecans Made Easy

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A moist and flavorful hummingbird cake featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, toasted pecans, and a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups (about 3 large) ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (120g) toasted pecans, chopped
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp (30-45ml) whole milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold gently with a rubber spatula until combined.
  6. Fold in crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  10. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
  11. Add milk gradually to reach desired spreadable consistency.
  12. Assemble cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading frosting on top, adding second layer, and frosting top and sides evenly.
  13. Sprinkle extra toasted pecans on top for garnish.

Notes

Toast pecans just before mixing to keep them fresh and crunchy. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use an offset spatula for smoother frosting application. Chill cake for 20 minutes after frosting for cleaner slices.

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