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Old Fashioned Hummingbird Sheet Cake

2/11/19

This post has been sponsored by The J.M. Smucker Company. I received product and compensation, but all opinions are my
own.

Delicious spice cake filled with bananas & crushed pineapples, and topped with cream cheese frosting!

Old fashioned hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting

Old Fashioned Hummingbird Sheet Cake Paired with Folgers Coffee

Hey folks! I’ve got some exciting news! In this post I will be partnering with Folgers, to share one of my favorite recipes that I like to pair with my cup of coffee, which is my famous old fashioned hummingbird sheet cake. Must admit, I’m super excited to be working with Folgers. I mean – come on!! I’ve always loved my Folgers Classic Roast, and I just discovered a few other favorite blends – Coffeehouse and 100% Columbian – YUM!  I have a cup of Folgers every morning, with lots of cream, so Folgers is definitely a brand that I absolutely LOVE!

There are so many different desserts that I could pair Folgers with, but I decided to go with my old fashioned hummingbird sheet cake, because it was what I was craving!

As mentioned, I love Folgers Classic Roast, but this recipe is oh so good with the Colombian or the Coffeehouse Blend. The 100% Columbian coffee is a rich and full-bodied medium-dark roast and the Coffeehouse Blend is a medium-dark roast with a distinct, smooth and bold taste. 

Folgers coffee adds a rich taste to the hummingbird cake

I can drink coffee anyway, but I usually just have it black when I pair it with my desserts. What about y’all? How do you like your coffee? With cream? How about sugar? Let me know in the comments below!

So back to this cake! This recipe is pretty easy to follow, just make sure that you don’t over mix your cake! If you do it can dry it out.

  • This classic hummingbird cake pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee in the morning

Print the recipe for my hummingbird cake below, and don’t forget to pair it with a cup of hot coffee! XOXO

My hummingbird sheet cake isn’t the only sweet dessert that pairs well with coffee! Check out these other delicious I Heart Recipes deserts:

  • Southern Sock It To Me Cake
  • Easy Honeybun Cake
  • Caramel Pecan Coffee Cake
  • Enjoy this classic homemade hummingbird cake with a cup of folgers coffee in the morning

Use the recipe card to print out my old fashioned hummingbird cake recipe below! And don’t forget to subscribe to I Heart Recipes on YouTube for more delicious recipes!

Old fashioned hummingbird cake with cream cheese frosting
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Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

There’s nothing better than a sweet homemade slice of hummingbird cake paired with a delicious cup of Folgers coffee. Try this perfect pairing for breakfast today!
Course Dessert / Treat
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Classic Hummingbird Cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup crush pineapple
  • 3 medium bananas chopped
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cream cheese frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until everything is well combined then set to the side.
  • In another large mixing bowl add the eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar. Mix until well combined, then add in the apple sauce, bananas,  pineapple, and vanilla. Mix.
  • Now slow start adding in the flour mixer, and mix the batter until everything is well combined.
  • Once the batter is nice and creamy, set it to the side.
  • Lightly butter or oil a 9×13, then pour in the cake batter.
  • Place the cake in the oven and let it bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Let the cake cool until it’s at room temperature.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the cream cheese frosting, then frost the cake.
  • Let the cake sit for 30 minutes before serving. 
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Tahnee says

    February 11, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    Can I turn this into a 2 layer cake as well? This is my favorite cake hands down and really trust your recipes. Everything I have made is delicious and right on point. Thank you so much for everything you do and sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Hi there! You sure can 🙂

      Reply
  2. Debbie says

    February 11, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe has always been a favorite of my mother. She would say that she put everything in it including the hummingbirds. Dad would wait patiently for it to be done. Your recipe seems to make it much simpler! Can’t wait to try it. Also, absolutely love the coffeehouse flavor of Folgers. It’s my new favorite!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Debbie. Isn’t it delicious? Yummy!!

      Reply
  3. Shirley Zimmerman says

    February 11, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    This cake looks delicious. I drink coffee with 1/2 and 1/2.

    Reply
  4. Shirley Zimmerman says

    February 11, 2019 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    This cake looks delicious. I drink my coffee with 1/2 and 1/2.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Yummy!

      Reply
  5. RON HACKL says

    February 11, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    I like my coffee black and hot. Keep up the great job.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks Ron!

      Reply
  6. JoAnn Johnson says

    February 11, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    I am excited to try this cake…never had it before. Love my coffee with just a touch of cream. I’ve missed you…where have you been?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      Hi Joann! I’ve been working on something for you all 😉

      Reply
  7. Debbie Williams says

    February 11, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Printed the recipe but did not have the name of recipe only ingrediants nad instructions,

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      Hi Debbie! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  8. Linda Brown says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:41 pm

    What a beautiful lady !!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 15, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  9. Thelma Anderson says

    February 11, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    That cake looks so good. I will try it. I have a cup of coffee daily with creamer and sweetner.

    Reply
  10. Donna Jones says

    February 11, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    Hi there, I love your recipies! I’ve never made this but it sounds wonderful. I absolutely love my coffee black and very strong. Its even better with some sort of coffee cake or other dessert.

    Reply
  11. TJ says

    February 12, 2019 at 7:57 am

    Can you leave out the bananas or do you have a a good replacement for them?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 15, 2019 at 8:50 am

      It wouldn’t be a hummingbird cake without bananas 🙂

      Reply
  12. Barbara Thompson says

    February 12, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Can you do this by hand or do you need a hand mixer?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 15, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Yes, it can be done by hand 🙂

      Reply
  13. Michael says

    February 12, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    5 stars
    My first cake from scratch. Your recipe is great and the cake turned out to be delicious. I have my coffee with cream.

    Reply
  14. Lavon says

    February 16, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Hello Rosie I love your recipes and I can’t wait to try your Hummingbird Cake it looks absolutely yummy I like my coffee ☕ with hazelnut creamer and sweetner

    Reply
  15. Irene says

    April 15, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    Congrats for sponsorship 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jeanne Scott says

    June 5, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    I’ve been looking for a good Hummingbird Cake recipe! Going to give this a try, but I will add chopped pecans to it! Will let you know how it turns out!

    Reply
  17. Reginia Farrior says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:51 am

    4 stars
    I absolutely love this cake! I have made it many times!

    Reply
  18. Leah says

    November 17, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    I found how to post a comment finally.

    I am posting to submit entry into your Thanksgiving Giveaway.

    Reply

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