Description
This irresistible Vegan Hummingbird Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert loaded with tropical sweetness from crushed pineapple and ripe bananas, complemented by warm spices and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfectly dairy-free and infused with a delicious vegan cream cheese frosting, this cake is ideal for any occasion where a tender, fruity, and flavorful cake is desired.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 medium mashed overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Frosting
- 1 batch Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the correct temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the canola oil, crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, almond milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Add pecans: Fold in the chopped toasted pecans evenly throughout the batter for added texture.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease or line your preferred baking dish to prevent sticking and pour the batter in, smoothing the top evenly.
- Bake the cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the dish, which is essential before applying the frosting to prevent melting.
- Frost the cake: Once cooled, spread the Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- To toast pecans, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.
- If almond milk is unavailable, substitute with any other plant-based milk.
- Allow ample cooling time before frosting to achieve the best texture.
