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Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake is an old-fashioned three-layer banana pineapple spice cake, popular in the Southern United States.

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Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

I have to confess that I’m not really a fan of cream cheese frosting. Don’t hate me. It’s just not “my thing” …. but that is traditionally what goes on Hummingbird Cake, so I went with it. I think this would be awesome with a pineapple frosting to accentuate the flavor of the cake! Maybe next time! Although this cake is hugely popular in the South, you don’t have to be a Southerner to love it! 🙂

This will be one of the desserts we enjoy this Easter – and if you’re looking for ideas, why don’t you give this a try?!

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4.45 from 125 votes
Servings: 14 servings

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

By Jamie Sherman
Hummingbird Cake is an old-fashioned three-layer banana pineapple spice cake, popular in the Southern United States.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
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Ingredients 

For the cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas, about 3-4 medium
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained, 8 oz.
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the frosting

  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened, 16 oz.
  • 1 cup butter, softened, 2 sticks
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar, 32 oz.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Additional toasted and chopped pecans for the top, if desired

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-in. round cake pans. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Add the eggs, bananas, oil, pineapple and vanilla. Beat until well combined. Stir in the nuts. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center tests clean. Cool 10 minutes; then remove the cakes from the pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Combine all of the frosting ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat until the mixture is well combined. Spread the frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use bamboo skewers to help hold your cake layers together.

Nutrition

Calories: 1005kcal, Carbohydrates: 128g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 54g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 103mg, Sodium: 364mg, Potassium: 248mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 102g, Vitamin A: 930IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 60mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on March 26, 2014. Updated on April 26, 2021.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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29 Comments

  1. Blair Lonergan says:

    Hi Jamie! This looks so good! I love a good hummingbird cake, but I've never actually made one myself. I just might have to add this to my Easter list. Thanks for sharing! Pinned!

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  2. Winnie says:

    It's a beautiful cake, and sounds very tasty!
    I've never eaten hummingbird cake 🙂

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  3. Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says:

    Hi Jamie – can you believe I've never tried Hummingbird cake? It looks and sounds wonderful and I know I would love it (too much!) 🙂 Thank you for sharing at Best of the Weekend and pinning! Enjoy your day!

    Reply
  4. mickeydownunder says:

    G'day! Looks great Jamie!
    Thanks for sharing it at the Foodie Friends Friday #Foods That Make You Smile Party!
    Cheers! Joanne
    http://whatsonthelist.ent

    Reply
  5. Miz Helen says:

    Hi Jamie,
    I love your Hummingbird Cake, it is a fabulous classic! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  6. Danielle Doerr says:

    Stopping by from the Life of the Party link-up! This cake looks so good – pinning for later!

    Danielle at Framed Frosting

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  7. Katie Drane says:

    Yum Jamie!!! I shared this on my FB page:-)

    Katie

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  8. Diane Ugo says:

    Hi I found this at the Pin Me link party. It looks really delicious.

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  9. Rina I Thee Cook says:

    I love hummingbird cake. It seems perfect to welcome Spring.

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  10. Cybele Masterman says:

    Yum! That must be really moist. Fruit cakes are my favourite and banana bread is my addiction, so I need to try this one. Cybele @ BlahBlah

    Reply