Hummingbird Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Jan 04, 2026 01:58 PM
This hummingbird sheet cake brings together crushed pineapple, mashed banana, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts in one easy-to-share pan. Topped with thick cream cheese frosting, it’s moist, fruity, and feeds a crowd without the fuss of layering.
The cake bakes in a 9×13-inch pan, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, or when you want a simpler approach than a traditional layer cake. You’ll get that classic hummingbird flavour—think banana bread meets spiced fruit cake—with minimal decorating required.
Cream cheese frosting adds tangy richness that balances the sweet fruit. A sprinkle of chopped nuts on top gives textural contrast and helps finish the look.
Ingredients:
Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 210 g 1½ cups white or light brown sugar
- 250 ml 1 cup sunflower or vegetable oil
- 280 g 2 cups cake flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 450 g 2 cups drained weight crushed pineapple, finely chopped
- 350-360 g 1½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 medium bananas)
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 100 g butter room temperature
- 140 g cream cheese room temperature
- 450 g 3 cups icing sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Extra chopped walnuts or pecans for decoration
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
70 minutes
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