Pineapple-Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Our Hummingbird Cake recipe captures the essence of tropical sweetness. It combines the delightful flavors of ripe bananas and tangy pineapple, resulting in a moist, fragrant cake that speaks of warm, Southern hospitality. The chopped pecans folded into the batter give it a wonderful crunch and contrast beautifully with the soft texture of the cake.

The pièce de résistance is the rich, creamy frosting which creates a delicious blanket around the cake layers. Each bite combines the creaminess of the frosting with the moist, flavorful cake, whisking you away on a tropical journey. This cake is as beautiful as it is delicious, with the white of the cream cheese frosting providing a striking contrast to the golden brown of the cake layers. Whether you’re looking for a stunning dessert to serve at a gathering or just want to treat yourself, this hummingbird cake is sure to impress.

  1. Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups chopped bananas
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, pecans, and bananas.
  4. Pour batter equally into prepared cake pans.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  8. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of the cake.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes

Kcal: 460 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

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