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Classic Homemade Vintage Southern Hummingbird Cake

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A moist, cinnamon-spiced Southern classic cake made with bananas, pineapple, and nuts, layered with tangy cream cheese frosting. This vintage recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled; can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (can substitute with light olive oil or melted coconut oil)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add oil and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Stir in crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped nuts if using, mixing just until combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Tap pans gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling racks to cool completely.
  9. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until light and spreadable.
  10. Assemble cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading frosting on top, then adding second layer. Frost top and sides evenly. Use an offset spatula to create swirls if desired.

Notes

Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cake. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Drain pineapple well to prevent sogginess. Use ripe bananas for sweetness. Toast nuts lightly for extra flavor. Chill frosting if too soft before applying. Cool cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting.

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