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Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

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Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake is an old-fashioned three-layer banana pineapple spice cake, popular in the Southern United States.

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake on a white plate with a fork.

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

I have to confess that I’m not really a fan of cream cheese frosting. Don’t hate me. It’s just not “my thing” …. but that is traditionally what goes on Hummingbird Cake, so I went with it. I think this would be awesome with a pineapple frosting to accentuate the flavor of the cake! Maybe next time! Although this cake is hugely popular in the South, you don’t have to be a Southerner to love it! 🙂

This will be one of the desserts we enjoy this Easter – and if you’re looking for ideas, why don’t you give this a try?!

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake piece on a plate close up with two forks.

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Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

Jamie Sherman
Hummingbird Cake is an old-fashioned three-layer banana pineapple spice cake, popular in the Southern United States.
4.45 from 125 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 1005 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3-4 medium
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained 8 oz.
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the frosting

  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened 16 oz.
  • 1 cup butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar 32 oz.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Additional toasted and chopped pecans for the top if desired

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-in. round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the eggs, bananas, oil, pineapple and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Stir in the nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean. Cool 10 minutes; then remove the cakes from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Combine all of the frosting ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture is well combined. Spread the frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use bamboo skewers to help hold your cake layers together.

Nutrition

Calories: 1005kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 7gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 3gSugar: 102gVitamin A: 930IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

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Originally published on March 26, 2014. Updated on April 26, 2021.

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  6. Miz Helen

    Hi Jamie,
    I love your Hummingbird Cake, it is a fabulous classic! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  10. Blair Lonergan

    Hi Jamie! This looks so good! I love a good hummingbird cake, but I've never actually made one myself. I just might have to add this to my Easter list. Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

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  11. Linda@2CookinMamas

    I always wondered what went into Hummingbird Cake since there are so many recipes in the Florida Keys that specialize in this dessert. This one looks fabulous and love that it uses bananas since I have so many getting ripe on my trees. Thanks for sharing on Recipe Sharing Monday!

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  12. Cindy Jamieson

    I've always wanted to try a hummingbird cake, but have never had the opportunity. I love all the ingredients that are in this cake! Thanks again for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

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  21. Chelsea Lords

    I've never even heard of Hummingbird Cake, but you rocked these photos and have me craving it! It looks and sounds delicious! I will be featuring this recipe on SNF this Saturday so thank you for linking this up! 🙂

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  24. Christie Johnson

    Hi I’ve never actually never heard or tried hummingbird cake it sounds so delicious and I love to bake. Definitely want to try it but could I skip the cinnamon? I love to share stuff I make with in-laws sadly my mother in-law is allergic to cinnamon.

    Thank you and have a blessed day
    Christie

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    • Jamie

      Absolutely. I have never baked it like that, but cakes that size generally bake for about 30-35 minutes at 350°F. Just be sure to keep an eye on it, so it’s not over or under-baked. Happy baking!

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