Description
This moist and flavorful Hummingbird Sheet Cake is a Southern classic loaded with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans, all topped with rich cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect easy dessert for gatherings, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and comforting. Great for those looking for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snack options, or simple dessert food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
2 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch sheet pan.
2. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
3. In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and crushed pineapple with juice.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in chopped pecans, reserving a few for topping if desired.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then add milk or cream until frosting is spreadable.
9. Frost the cooled cake and top with reserved pecans.
10. Slice and serve!
Notes
Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and moisture.
Always let the cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
You can toast the pecans before adding for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg