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Moist Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and tender tropical cake featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and warm cinnamon, topped with a smooth and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil or light olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) whole milk or cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Stir in crushed pineapple and mashed bananas. Fold in nuts if using.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Add milk or cream to desired consistency.
  10. Assemble cake by spreading frosting on one layer, topping with second layer, then frosting top and sides.
  11. Chill cake for 30 minutes to set frosting if desired.

Notes

Drain pineapple well to avoid excess moisture. Do not frost warm cake to prevent frosting meltdown. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep cake tender. Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting. Chill cake after frosting for easier slicing.

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