Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
To Make the Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
8 ounce block cream cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter
Add the vanilla, then gradually beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Pour in splashes of milk, if needed, to thin out the frosting until it's spreadable.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 to 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle extra pecans if using.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
You'll need 3–4 medium to large bananas to get 2 cups mashed bananas. Make sure they're really ripe similar to what you'd use for banana bread.
Store leftover, frosted cake in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Hummingbird Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
617
% Daily Value*
Fat
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
50
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
67
mg
22
%
Sodium
273
mg
11
%
Potassium
211
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
83
g
28
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
60
g
67
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
462
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.