Description
Banana Pudding Hummingbird Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of banana pudding with the moist, flavorful texture of a hummingbird cake. This cake is rich, fluffy, and absolutely delicious, making it perfect for any celebration or casual get-together. The classic layers of cake, creamy banana pudding, and rich cream cheese frosting come together in a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Banana Pudding:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Make the Banana Pudding:
- Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and instant pudding mix until smooth. Refrigerate for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until well combined.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Layer the Cakes: Place one layer of cake on a serving platter. Spread a layer of banana pudding on top, then add the second layer of cake. Repeat with another layer of banana pudding and the third cake layer.
- Frost the Cake: Use the cream cheese frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish: Optionally, you can top the cake with additional sliced bananas or crushed vanilla wafers.
5. Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Banana Pudding Hummingbird Cake!
Notes
This Banana Pudding Hummingbird Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with Southern charm. For extra indulgence, top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed vanilla wafers. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you want to wow your guests!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern