Description

This Coconut Hummingbird Easter Cake is the kind of dessert that makes everyone excited to grab a slice. It is moist, rich, and full of banana, pineapple, coconut, and pecans, then finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting that makes it perfect for Easter dessert, spring brunch, holiday baking, and easy cake ideas for family gatherings. If you need a beautiful homemade cake that feels special but is still simple to make, this easy recipe is a delicious choice.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas

1 cup crushed pineapple with juice

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

1/4 cup chopped pecans for garnish

1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut for garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a bundt pan very well.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple with its juice. Stir until the batter is fully combined.

4. Fold in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans.

5. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.

8. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

9. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk or heavy cream. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.

10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

11. Finish with chopped pecans and shredded coconut on top before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added, or the cake can turn dense instead of soft and tender.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 540
Sugar: 39g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg