A true Southern classic, Hummingbird Cake is beloved for its moist texture, tropical flavor, and irresistible cream cheese frosting. This sheet cake version makes it easy to bake, frost, and serve a crowd without the fuss of layering.
Bursting with mashed bananas, sweet pineapple, crunchy pecans, and warm cinnamon, it’s rich, fragrant, and comforting. Finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting and a sprinkling of nuts, it’s the perfect dessert for potlucks, holidays, or Sunday suppers.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
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- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
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- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
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- 1 cup vegetable oil (can substitute canola or light olive oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
