{"id":242625,"date":"2026-05-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/the-cake-no-one-expects-to-be-this-good-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:00:00","slug":"the-cake-no-one-expects-to-be-this-good-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/27\/the-cake-no-one-expects-to-be-this-good-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cake No One Expects to Be This Good &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"711\" height=\"1557\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hummingbird-Cake.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake is a soft and tender cake that is loaded with tropical flavors including banana and pineapple. Plus it's perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon. All covered with a luscious, smooth cream cheese frosting. Be prepared for this to become your new favorite cake!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hummingbird-Cake.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hummingbird cake is a classic recipe! People take one bite and immediately <strong>ask for the recipe<\/strong>. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a <strong>cream cheese frosting that is to die for<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Slice of hummingbird cake on a plate next to the cake stand with the rest of the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-338616\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-this-classic-never-goes-out-of-style\">Why This Classic Never Goes Out of Style<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s crazy moist.<\/strong> The banana and pineapple keep it soft and never dry, even the next day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It looks impressive without being hard.<\/strong> A few steps, but totally doable and worth it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The frosting is everything.<\/strong> Creamy, a little tangy, and the reason everyone goes back for another slice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hummingbird-cake-ingredients\">Hummingbird Cake Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled hummingbird cake ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-338652\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled hummingbird cake ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-338652\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCake-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Flour:<\/strong> For a tender, moist cake, spoon and level the flour <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/how-to-measure-baking-ingredients\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">when measuring<\/a> to avoid using too much. Mix the flour into the wet ingredients until just combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t Drain Pineapple:<\/strong> Add the can of pineapple juice with the pineapple. The juice will add moisture and flavor to the cake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts:<\/strong> Leave the pecans out if you don\u2019t like nuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coconut:<\/strong> Add coconut to the batter for added texture and flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled cream cheese frosting ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-338653\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled cream cheese frosting ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-338653\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IngredientsWithLabelsHummingbirdCakeCreamCheeseFrosting-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-hummingbird-cake\">How to Make Hummingbird Cake<\/h2>\n<p>The recipe for Hummingbird Cake originated in Jamaica and has been a favorite in America since the 1970s.\u00a0This cake is tender and moist thanks to the banana, crushed pineapple, and juices. You\u2019re going to love it!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cake\">Cake<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prep &amp; Combine Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F, then grease and line two\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31KJCcx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">9-inch round baking pans<\/a>\u00a0with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whisk<\/strong> <strong>Wet Ingredients:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, and\u00a0vegetable oil\u00a0and whisk until combined. Mix in\u00a0mashed ripe bananas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/dole-crushed-pineapple-in-pineapple-juice-20oz\/-\/A-13375452#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">crushed pineapple<\/a>, and\u00a0vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> Add the flour mixture and\u00a0chopped pecans\u00a0to the banana mixture, stirring until the batter just comes together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Divide the cake batter between the prepared baking pans. Bake the cakes on the same rack for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the baked cakes and set to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then gently remove the hummingbird cakes from the pan and continue cooling on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/goodcook-ready-2pk-cooling-racks\/-\/A-79771372#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">wire racks<\/a> until completely at room temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-numbered\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338656\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to a mixing bowl, ready to be whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-338656\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338656\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to a mixing bowl, ready to be whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-338656\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338654\" alt=\"Wet ingredients added to a mixing bowl ready to be whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-338654\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338654\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Wet ingredients added to a mixing bowl ready to be whisked together. \" class=\"wp-image-338654\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338658\" alt=\"Wet and dry ingredients combined with pecans added in. \" class=\"wp-image-338658\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338658\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Wet and dry ingredients combined with pecans added in. \" class=\"wp-image-338658\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338657\" alt=\"Two round cake pans filled with batter ready to go in the oven. \" class=\"wp-image-338657\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338657\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Two round cake pans filled with batter ready to go in the oven. \" class=\"wp-image-338657\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cream-cheese-frosting\">Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Beat:<\/strong> Add cream cheese\u00a0and butter\u00a0to a large mixing bowl. Beat together with a stand mixer or hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"203344\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">vanilla extract<\/a>\u00a0and salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continue Mixing:<\/strong> Gradually add in powdered sugar\u00a0while mixing. Continue until the frosting has a smooth, spreadable consistency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assemble: <\/strong>Place one of the cooled cakes on a cake stand or serving plate, and top with a thick layer of frosting. Smooth to make an even layer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer:<\/strong> Gently place the other cake layer upside down on the top. Cover the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish hummingbird cake with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/diamond-of-california-chopped-pecans-8oz\/-\/A-53467348#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">chopped pecans<\/a>, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338661\" alt=\"Cream cheese and butter mixed together in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer. \" class=\"wp-image-338661\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338661\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cream cheese and butter mixed together in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer. \" class=\"wp-image-338661\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-8-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338660\" alt=\"Cream cheese frosting all mixed together ready to go on the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-338660\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338660\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cream cheese frosting all mixed together ready to go on the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-338660\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-9-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338659\" alt=\"First layer of hummingbird cake with a layer of frosting on top. \" class=\"wp-image-338659\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338659\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"First layer of hummingbird cake with a layer of frosting on top. \" class=\"wp-image-338659\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338662\" alt=\"Second layer of cake added to on top of the layer of frosting. \" class=\"wp-image-338662\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"338662\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Second layer of cake added to on top of the layer of frosting. \" class=\"wp-image-338662\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/HummingbirdCake-11-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alternative-baking-options\">Alternative Baking Options<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cupcakes\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cupcakes<\/a><\/strong>: Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, 2\/3 full, and bake for 16-18 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheet Cake<\/strong>: Bake in a <a href=\"https:\/\/go.shopmy.us\/p-52074578\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 x 13-inch pan<\/a> for 40-45 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Hummingbird-Cake.png&amp;description=Classic Hummingbird Cake\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"115420\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-115429\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"115429\" data-servings=\"14\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-989474635\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-989474635\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-115429-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-115429-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"115429\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cake<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line two <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31KJCcx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">9-inch round baking pans<\/a> with parchment paper and set aside. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-1 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 cups all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-3 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 teaspoon baking soda<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-5 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-4 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd teaspoon fine salt<\/span>. Whisk to combine and set aside. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, combine <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-6 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 cups granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-8 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 large eggs<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-9 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 \u00bc cups vegetable oil<\/span> and whisk until combined. Mix in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-10 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 \u00bd cups mashed banana<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-11 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-12 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/span>. Stir until well combined. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the flour mixture and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-0 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 cup toasted chopped pecans<\/span> to the banana mixture, stirring until the batter just comes together. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the batter between the prepared baking pans. Bake the cakes on the same rack for 30-35 minutes or until baked through, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the baked cakes and set to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then gently remove the cakes from the pan and continue to cool on a wire rack until cooled completely to room temperature. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Cream Cheese Frosting<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-14 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-15 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup unsalted butter<\/span> to a large mixing bowl. Beat together using a stand mixer or with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-17 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/span> and the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-18 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc teaspoon fine salt<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Gradually add in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-16 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">6 cups powdered sugar<\/span> while mixing. Continue until the frosting has a smooth, spreadable consistency. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-115429-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Assemble the cake by placing one of the cakes on the plate, and top with a thick layer of frosting. Smooth to make an even layer. Gently place the other cake layer upside down on the top. Cover the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-115429-19 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">chopped pecans for garnish <\/span>, if desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-115429-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Leftover and Make Ahead Instructions\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge- <\/strong>Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer- <\/strong>Wrap unfrosted cake layers in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead- <\/strong>Assemble and frost the cake up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-115429-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">728<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">107<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">57<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">222<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">165<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">82<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">283<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-classic-cakes\">More Classic Cakes <\/h2>\n<p>For more flavorful cakes, you can also check out my\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pineapple-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Pineapple Cake<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/carrot-cake-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Carrot Cake<\/a>, and this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/banana-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-cake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/oatmealcake-2-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>55 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/tuxedo-cake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/tuxedo_cake.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/tuxedo-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Tuxedo Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sock-it-to-me-cake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sock-it-to-me-cake-1.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sock-it-to-me-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Sock It To Me Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 50 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pistachio-cake\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg 1200w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/pistachio-cake-1-2.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Recipe Skill Levels<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/pistachio-cake\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Pistachio Cake<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 20 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Slice of hummingbird cake being taken out of the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-338617\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Slice of hummingbird cake being taken out of the cake. \" class=\"wp-image-338617\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never had hummingbird cake, just know it\u2019s one of those cakes people take a bite of and immediately ask for the recipe. It\u2019s soft, sweet, packed with banana and pineapple, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that is to die for!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Hummingbird Cake\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hummingbird-cake-final-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/hummingbird-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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