Hummingbird Cake
Jun 22, 2025 12:42 PM
This Hummingbird Cake recipe is moist, tender and irresistibly delicious! A Southern classic that’s bursting with topical flavor from ripe bananas, crushed pineapple and toasted pecans. The tender, perfectly spiced layers are stacked high and slathered with a rich cream cheese frosting that’s smooth, fluffy, and irresistible. This beautiful cake is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any special celebration.
Sweet, moist, and bursting with tropical flavor, this Hummingbird Cake is a true Southern classic that always steals the show. Made with bananas, crushed pineapple and toasted pecans, it’s incredibly tender and topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting that ties it all together beautifully.
Whether you’re baking for a birthday, holiday, or just because, this cake is guaranteed to impress. It’s easy to make, full of spices, and stays moist for days – literally! – which makes it a fantastic make-ahead option. If you’ve never tried Hummingbird Cake before, get ready to fall in love!
Ingredients:
Hummingbird Cake
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, 300 g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1¼ cup mashed banana about 3 to 4 medium/large bananas
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple not drained, use the pineapple in JUICE not syrup
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1¼ cup pecans toasted
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar divided
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional
- top with toasted, finely chopped pecans, if desired
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
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