Description
These Hummingbird Cupcakes are the ultimate treat for any occasion—sweet, spiced, and incredibly moist. This easy recipe brings together ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and toasted pecans for rich tropical flavor, all topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, easy cupcake recipe, or a fresh take on Southern baking, this is your new go-to. Perfect for brunch, birthdays, holidays, or just because! A must-have addition to your collection of breakfast ideas, food ideas, and baking recipes.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra toasted pecans for topping
Cinnamon sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix with pineapple, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently, then stir in chopped pecans.
5. Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling two-thirds full.
6. Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
8. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
9. Top with extra toasted pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar if desired.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
Don’t overmix the batter—fold gently to keep cupcakes fluffy.
Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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