Delightful Easter Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Delightful Easter Hummingbird Cake is a moist, fruity, and spiced cake that brings tropical flair to your springtime celebration. Made with bananas, pineapple, and pecans, then layered with tangy cream cheese frosting, this Southern classic is sweet, rich, and full of texture. It’s a beautiful and crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for Easter gatherings and special occasions.

ingredients

this Recipe

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

For the cake:
all-purpose floursugarripe bananas (mashed)crushed pineapple (with juice)vegetable oileggsvanilla extractbaking sodasaltcinnamonchopped pecans

For the cream cheese frosting:
cream cheese (softened)unsalted butter (softened)powdered sugarvanilla extractmilk or cream (to adjust consistency)

Optional garnish:
extra pecansbanana slicesedible flowers or coconut flakes

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

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

In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, pineapple (with juice), oil, eggs, and vanilla.

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

Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy. Add milk to reach desired consistency.

Frost the cooled cake layers, stacking them and covering the top and sides.

Garnish with pecans, banana slices, or decorations of your choice.

Servings and timing

This recipe serves 10–12.Preparation time: 20 minutesBaking time: 25–30 minutesCooling and frosting: 1 hourTotal time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Variations

Make cupcakes for individual servings.

Add shredded coconut to the batter for extra texture.

Swap pecans for walnuts or leave them out for a nut-free version.

Top with a drizzle of caramel or pineapple glaze.

Use a bundt pan instead of layer cake pans for a different look.

storage/reheating

Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.Bring to room temperature before serving.Can be frozen (frosted or unfrosted) for up to 2 months.

FAQs

What makes Hummingbird Cake unique?

It’s a super moist cake with tropical ingredients like banana and pineapple, plus warm spices and nuts.

Can I make this cake ahead of time?

Yes, bake the layers a day in advance and frost the day of serving.

Is the frosting sweet?

It’s rich but balanced with tangy cream cheese and just the right sweetness.

Can I make it gluten-free?

Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend designed for baking.

Can I skip the nuts?

Absolutely—omit them for a nut-free version and it will still be delicious.

Conclusion

Delightful Easter Hummingbird Cake is a festive, flavorful dessert that’s bursting with fruit, spice, and creamy frosting. Whether you’re celebrating with family or bringing it to a spring potluck, this classic Southern cake is sure to impress and become a new seasonal favorite.

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