Classic Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour(paid link)
• 2 cups granulated sugar(paid link)
• 2 tsp baking soda(paid link)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• 4 large eggs(paid link)
• 1 cup vegetable oil(paid link)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• 20 oz crushed pineapple(paid link)
• 3 medium mashed ripe bananas(paid link)
• 1 cup chopped pecans(paid link)
• 8 oz cream cheese(paid link)
• ½ cup unsalted butter(paid link)
• 4 cups powdered sugar(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. 5

   Fold in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans.

6. 6

   Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   30 min

8. 8

   Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

   10 min

9. 9

   While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

10. 10

    Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is light and fluffy.

11. 11

    Frost the cooled cakes.

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