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    Home » Desserts » Hummingbird Bundt Cake Recipe

    Hummingbird Bundt Cake Recipe

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Classic Hummingbird Bundt Cake recipe is a moist cake studded with coconut, pecans, and pineapple. Perfect for using up overripe bananas! 

    A fork taking a bite of hummingbird bundt cake.

    Hummingbird Bundt Cake is sort of a hidden gem in the dessert world. If you've never had this cake, it's like banana bread meets carrot cake.

    This version is super easy to make because it's made in a bundt pan instead of in layers. Top it with a bit of cream cheese icing, toasted coconut, and pecans, and you have yourself a delicious dessert!

    How to make


    Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

    In a separate large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Stir in mashed banana and coconut oil until combined.

    Crushed pineapple in a glass bowl.


    Add pineapple and vanilla; stir until combined.

    Stir in flour mixture just until combined.

    Chopped pecans in the bottom of a bundt cake pan.


    Add 1 cup toasted coconut, and stir to combine.

    Chop toasted pecans, and sprinkle into prepared bundt pan.

    Baked hummingbird cake in a bundt pan.

    Pour batter over pecans.

    Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely.

    Hand mixer mixing cream cheese frosting.

    To prepare icing, beat cream cheese. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk; beat until well-combined.

    Continue adding milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cake, and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup toasted coconut.

    Tips

    Coconut: I like to use sweetened flaked shredded coconut. You can use unsweetened if you prefer. You can also use a larger toasted coconut chip on top of the cake if you prefer.

    Pecans: Feel free to omit the pecans if needed. 

    Flour: To properly measure the flour, sift or stir it to break it up. Lightly spoon into a measuring cup and then level.

    Oil: Feel free to use a neutral oil, like canola or vegetable oil, in place of the coconut oil. 

    Cream cheese: Regular or reduced-fat cream cheese will work in this recipe. I don't recommend using fat-free cream cheese. 

    Milk: Any milk from skim to whole milk will work. You can also use a non-dairy milk, like coconut milk.

    Baked hummingbird bundt cake on a white plate.

    How to freeze

    The unfrosted cake freezes really well.

    >>To freeze the entire cake: Bake the cake as-directed, and let the cake cool completely.

    Once the cake has cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place the cake in a large freezer bag.

    >>To freeze slices: You can also freeze slices of the unfrosted cake. Once the cake has cooled, slice into pieces.

    Wrap the slices tightly in plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag.

    Hummingbird bundt cake topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut.

    Storage

    The frosted cake should be stored, covered, in the fridge. The cake will keep for up to 4 days.

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    Hummingbird Bundt Cake

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    Hummingbird Bundt Cake Recipe

    Hummingbird bundt cake recipe
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Servings: 16 servings
    Calories: 377kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • Bundt Pan

    Ingredients

    Hummingbird Cake

    • 1 ¼ cups shredded sweetened coconut
    • 1 cup pecans
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large eggs
    • 2 cups mashed ripe banana
    • ½ cup coconut oil melted
    • 8 ounce can crushed pineapple undrained
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Cream Cheese Icing

    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-3 tablespoons milk
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour 10-15 cup bundt pan (or use nonstick baking spray with flour in it). Set aside.
    • Place coconut and pecans in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 5-10 minutes, or until fragrant and toasted.
    • Set aside to cool.
    • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
    • In a separate large bowl, lightly beat eggs.
    • Stir in mashed banana and coconut oil until combined.
    • Add pineapple and vanilla; stir until combined.
    • Stir in flour mixture just until combined.
    • Add 1 cup toasted coconut, and stir to combine.
    • Chop toasted pecans, and sprinkle into prepared bundt pan.
    • Pour batter over pecans.
    • Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
    • Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely.
    • To prepare icing, beat cream cheese.
    • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk; beat until well-combined.
    • Continue adding milk to reach desired consistency.
    • Drizzle glaze over cake, and sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup toasted coconut.
    • Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

    Notes

    • Coconut: I like to use sweetened flaked shredded coconut. You can use unsweetened if you prefer. 
    • Pecans: Feel free to omit the pecans if needed. 
    • Flour: To properly measure the flour, sift or stir it to break it up. Lightly spoon into a measuring cup and then level.
    • Oil: Feel free to use a neutral oil, like canola or vegetable oil, in place of the coconut oil. 
    • Cream cheese: Regular or reduced-fat cream cheese will work in this recipe. I don't recommend using fat-free cream cheese. 
    • Milk: Any milk from skim to whole milk will work. You can also use a non-dairy milk, like coconut milk.
    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.7mg
    Tried this recipe? Rate it below. Mention @i_heart_eating on Instagram & tag #ihearteating!

    Originally published 2/25/16. Updated with additional photos and tips 3/11/21.

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    About Kate

    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Kelsey

      December 30, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful cake recipe! Very moist and tasty.

      Reply
    2. Teran Mise

      January 06, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and it is so good! I did not make the icing and it was perfect on its own. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 08, 2018 at 11:31 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Julia

      February 25, 2016 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      I've never tried hummingbird cake, but seeing your recipe is inspiring me to try it. I get tired of banana bread, but I hate wasting food, so cake sounds like a perfect alternative! I dislike fully ripe bananas as well, so I sometimes preserve them a little longer by refrigerating them. But then the skins turn dark even though the inside stays fresh.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 25, 2016 at 9:41 am

        Thanks so much, Julia!! Yes!! I'm so right there with you on that!

        What a great tip!! I've never refrigerated bananas, but it's so warm here that our bananas turn quickly. So I will definitely give that a try!

        Reply
    4. Irene Duke

      February 25, 2016 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      I love all of your recipies,altho I have not tried all of them, but the ones that I have are tried and true.

      I would like a recipie for a chocolate bundt cake that is not dry. I have a couple,but they are not real good.

      If you could help me,I sure would appreciate it,

      thanks so much

      Irene

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 25, 2016 at 9:30 am

        Thank you so much, Irene!! It makes my day to hear that people are enjoying my recipes! =) I would love to help you out with that. I think that my chocolate buttermilk bundt cake may be what you're looking for!

        Reply

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