Description

Hummingbird Sheet Cake is a moist and delicious cake made with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and a hint of cinnamon, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. It serves as a perfect dessert for gatherings and potlucks, delivering a comforting and nostalgic flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
½ teaspoon Salt
1 ¾ cups Granulated Sugar
¾ cup Vegetable Oil
2 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups Ripe Mashed Bananas (about 4–5 medium bananas)
1 (8-ounce) can Crushed Pineapple, undrained
1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)
16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
4 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Salt
Extra Chopped Pecans or Walnuts, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pa
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar and vegetable oil together until well blended
Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract
Fold in mashed bananas and crushed pineapple until just combined
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined
Fold in nuts if using
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes
Cool the cake for 15-20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely
For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then stir in vanilla and salt
Frost the cooled cake and add nuts for garnish if desired

Notes

For best results, use really ripe bananas.

Let all ingredients come to room temperature before you start baking.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 475 kcal
Sugar: 45 g
Sodium: 275 mg
Fat: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 59 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg