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Hummingbird Bundt Cake

Hummingbird Bundt Cake: 12 Amazing Reasons to Bake It


  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 260 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tender, tropical-scented Bundt cake crowned with silky cream cheese drizzle that feels like a celebration in every slice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (lightly toasted and cooled, divided use)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into the cup and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed banana (very ripe)
  • 1 cup finely chopped pineapple (drained very well)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (brick-style, softened)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
  • 23 tablespoons whole milk (slightly warmed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the icing)
  • 1 pinch cinnamon (optional for the icing)

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to 300°F (150°C), spread the chopped pecans on a lined baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, then let them cool completely.
  2. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan.
  3. Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, pineapple juice, and sour cream until smooth, then whisk in both sugars and the vanilla.
  5. Fold in the mashed banana, chopped pineapple, and most of the toasted pecans, saving some for topping.
  6. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold until no dry pockets remain, then transfer the thick batter to the prepared pan.
  7. Bake until the cake is set and a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 55–60 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then carefully invert onto a serving plate and allow to cool at least 1 more hour.
  9. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk until creamy.
  10. Whip the icing on high speed until light and smooth, adding a little more milk if needed, and stir in cinnamon if using.
  11. Spoon the icing over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining toasted pecans before serving.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 60 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 430
    • Sugar: 30 g
    • Sodium: 200 mg
    • Fat: 21 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 56 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 6 g
    • Cholesterol: 60 mg