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Moist Hummingbird Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist and flavorful hummingbird sheet cake featuring ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, warm spices, and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a comforting sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil (or light olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (100 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with some lumps. Stir in crushed pineapple, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  8. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  10. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake and create soft waves with the back of a spoon or offset spatula.
  11. Slice into squares and serve. Store covered at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy batter. Do not overmix to keep cake tender. Frost only when cake is completely cool. Nuts can be toasted for extra flavor. For dairy-free frosting, use vegan cream cheese and butter alternatives. If frosting is too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen.

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