Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Slice of Hummingbird cake on a green plate.

5 from 1 vote

With sweet tropical undertones, pecans and a luscious cream cheese frosting, this Hummingbird recipe has all the delicious flavours and luscious texture of Jamaica's trademark cake. Best of all, this recipe is so simple you can whip it up in under an hour.

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Total Time55

Course: Picnic Food

Cuisine: Desserts

Servings: Cake

Calories: 475kcal

Author: Kate O'Malley

Ingredients

Cake

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz
½ cup crushed pecan optional

Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 ½ cups crushed pecan to coat the cake

Instructions

Cake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare two 9 inch round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray and dusting lightly with flour.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, add flour, sugar, baking soda and blend until well combined.
Whisk in eggs, vanilla, crushed pineapple and pecans (optional) until mixed completely.
Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans, bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool to room temperature before frosting.
Frosting
Blend cream cheese and butter at high speed until it begins to thicken.
Reduce the speed and add in the powdered sugar and vanilla, blend well.
Assemble the CakeOnce cakes have completely cooled, add frosting between the top and bottom layers and then frost the entire cake with remaining frosting.
Sprinkle crushed pecans over the entire cake, pressing some of the pecans gently around the side of the cake until completely covered.

Notes

Recipe Variations

You can leave the pecans out altogether or you can replace them with coconut.

Storage and Freezing

Hummingbird cake will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days. Make sure it is covered or in an airtight container. Any exposed areas of the cake should be covered with plastic to avoid drying.

You can freeze Hummingbird cake for up to 3 months. Either warp individual slices in plastic or baking paper and store them in freezer bags. Or, keep the whole cake in an airtight container to prevent damage.

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