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Hummingbird Cake

This cake features a moist crumb with a dense texture, made from bananas, pineapple, and nuts, layered with cream cheese frosting. The cake is baked until golden and has a slightly domed top, with the aroma of spices and tropical fruits filling the kitchen.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large egg beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Round cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a whisk to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a hand or electric mixer. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and crushed pineapple until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts with a spatula for even distribution.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The edges should slightly pull away from the sides of the pans.
  5. Remove the cakes from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
  6. Once cooled, spread cream cheese frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Slice and serve.