Description
This Hummingbird Sheet Cake is a moist, easy dessert packed with banana, pineapple, cinnamon, and pecans, then finished with luscious cream cheese frosting. It is perfect for a quick dessert, easy party cake, holiday baking, dessert ideas, family gatherings, and anyone looking for a classic Southern-inspired easy recipe that tastes even better the next day.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained lightly
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, stir together the eggs, oil, mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pecans.
6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
9. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
10. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until creamy.
11. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
12. Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans, slice, and serve.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, or the cake can turn heavy instead of staying soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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