Hummingbird Cake

5 / 5 (4 reviews)

Hummingbird Cake – a super easy, indulgent and stick-to-your-fork moist cake featuring the tropical combination of bananas and crushed pineapples with toasted pecans; generously layered, covered with cream cheese frosting. A classic Southern cake gem!

By: Africanbites (via Africanbites)
Original Publish: Sep 21, 2017
Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 8, 8 - 10 slices

Nutrition Facts

756 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
122 gCarbs
26 gFat
Finished Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9 inch baking pan with baking spray; set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl whisk together these ingredients: eggs, mashed bananas, sugar (brown and white), sour cream, bourbon, and vanilla.

  3. In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg  and salt.

  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients; add whisk with a spatula until thoroughly mixed.

  5. Add the pineapple and it’s juice to the batter. Then throw in the pecans. Stir just until combined; do not over stir.

  6. Finally pour in melted butter and then thoroughly mix. Scrape down sides.

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Ashleyy ★ 5.0/5

Hello!
I wanted to do 3 layers. If I use 8inch pans how long should I bake for?
Thank you!!!

Saunya ★ 5.0/5

I love hummingbird cake!! This recipe was actually better than the version I have been using for years, lighter and fluffier. Absolutely delicious! I made cupcakes and baked for 18 minutes, yielded 34 cupcakes. I also omitted coconut. I love coconut but was making this batch for coworkers. They came out great and will use this recipe again!! Thank you!

kelly smith ★ 5.0/5

here is a simple and easiest way to make a cake. I never make a cake till now. I make the first time and easy to understand.

2pots2cook2 ★ 5.0/5

Inviting ingredients ! Keeping for holidays !Thank you so much !

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