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Hummingbird Cake

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Hummingbird cake is a delightful, tropical-inspired dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas and crushed pineapple, topped with rich cream cheese frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, transforming simple gatherings into festive celebrations. With its stunning layers and irresistible taste, hummingbird cake promises to be the star of your dessert table, leaving everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while gently stirring until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. If using nuts, fold them into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, generously frost between layers and around the sides of each cake.

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