The sweet and nutty classic Southern dessert now with a gluten-free and vegan recipe! Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake topped with a delicious dairy-free cream cheese frosting and packed with pecans, banana, and pineapple!
Have you ever had some Hummingbird? Haha, don’t be silly, you know what I mean 😉 I had never had this classic Springtime Southern American cake until last month. I felt like carrot cake, morning glory cakes, and hummingbird cake all fall in that same sweet filled breakfasty cake category. This hefty loaf cake is packed with banana, pineapple, pecans, sweet and spice, and of course a killer cream cheese frosting (essential, again, to that trio!)
I have some more food history fun facts for you. The Hummingbird Cake was first created in Jamaica (they also call is Doctor Bird Cake) in honor of their national bird, the Hummingbird! Then in the last 1970s the recipe crept it’s way up to the Southern States of the US and it took off! It grew popular through various press and media publications and the rest is some sweet delicious history! Obviously it took even longer to make its way up to MY taste buds, but alas, it was a glorious first experience!
I do love the sweet nutty taste of the raw pecans with the tang of the pineapple and creamy sweetness of the banana. Such a great combo, but really over the top with that dairy-free vegan cream cheese frosting I made! This could totally pass of an indulgent weekend breakfast cake or a dessert with a nice piping hot mug of coffee! Right after I baked this hummingbird loaf cake, I texted my mom that I’d need her to be my taste-tester. To my surprise, she had no idea what a hummingbird cake was either. I got to bake and teach that weekend…perfect way to feel accomplished…and be reworded with some gluten-free hummingbird loaf cake!
Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake (Vegan)
Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake (Vegan)
The sweet and nutty classic Southern dessert now with a gluten-free and vegan recipe! Gluten-Free Hummingbird Loaf Cake topped with a delicious dairy-free cream cheese frosting and packed with pecans, banana, and pineapple!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 1 8x4 Loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast, Bread
- Cuisine: Jamaican, Southern
Ingredients
- Cake Batter:
- 2 Cups Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Flour
- 1 TB Psyllium Husk Powder
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 2 Ripe Bananas (mashed, about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Pineapple in Juice
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Raw Pecans (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 Cup “Brown Sugar” (mix 1/2 Cup Erythritol + 2 Tsp Molasses)
- 1/4 Cup Erythritol
- 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz Vegan Cream Cheese (I like Daiya or Kite Hill)
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Erythritol
- 1/4 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the cake batter ingredients until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8×4 loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, remove, and let the loaf cool on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Lightly pour the frosting over the top of the loaf cake and sprinkle on more crushed pecans if desired.
 
So cozy! Definitely a fantastic weekend baking project to try out if you’ve never had anything Hummingbird! I love when a random assortment of flavors work so perfectly with each other! And don’t worry, no Hummingbirds were harmed in the baking of this loaf cake 😉
So tell me:
+ Have you ever had Hummingbird Cake? It’s kind of like a banana bread 2.0!
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Clare Knighton says
May 14, 2017 at 3:56 pmThis looks so yummy!
mmmmmm cake!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 14, 2017 at 4:54 pmHaha, yes!
Menaka Bharathi says
May 9, 2017 at 2:57 pmThat cake definitely looks inviting and delicious..Never had a humming bird cake but this looks divine
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2017 at 2:59 pmYou must give it a try then!
Miz Helen says
May 9, 2017 at 12:17 pmYour Hummingbird Loaf Cake looks amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2017 at 2:58 pmThanks!
Leslie Soto says
May 9, 2017 at 11:43 amHummingbird cake is one of my favorite cakes ever. I love that you made it simple though by making it a loaf cake. This is going on my Pinterest to make soon! Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 9, 2017 at 2:57 pmYes! I’m not all into big layers cakes, but a nice quick loaf cake…my jam!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says
May 7, 2017 at 8:38 amThe cake looks so moist and inviting me to have a piece. Very yum.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 7, 2017 at 1:28 pmIt is delish! Thanks!
Akaleistar says
May 6, 2017 at 6:22 pmThat looks so yummy, and I love that it’s gluten free!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 6:29 pmThank you!
Emma Shearer says
May 6, 2017 at 12:44 pmLooks really tasty. I have pinned on pinterest 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 2:39 pmThank you Emma!
Carol says
May 6, 2017 at 8:54 amEven with all my allergies, if I leave out the nuts I can eat this. Sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 10:01 amThanks!
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says
May 6, 2017 at 8:41 amThat looks sooo yummy!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 10:01 amThanks so much!
Montana Modderman says
May 6, 2017 at 8:39 amThis looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 10:01 amThank you!
Nicole Taggart says
May 5, 2017 at 8:47 pmhummingbird loaf is so great. Love the texture. beautiful loaf
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 6, 2017 at 6:29 amYea! Thank you!
Nat - Awaybies says
May 5, 2017 at 1:39 pmOmg that sounds and looks amazing! I love banana bread…I really want to bake a hummingbird cake now, right away.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2017 at 2:41 pmBanana bread as nothing on Hummingbird!
Alyssa Mosher says
May 5, 2017 at 12:00 pmThat vegan cream cheese frosting looks divine!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2017 at 2:39 pmSo addicting! It “makes the cake” 😉
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
May 5, 2017 at 9:13 amHummingbird cake has always been one of my favorites!!! This looks so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 5, 2017 at 11:34 amThank you!
Ducks n a Row @SineaPies says
May 4, 2017 at 1:54 pmRebecca, this sounds amazingly good. I really will make it!
Sinea♥
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2017 at 2:41 pmFantastic! Let me know, I would love to see 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
May 4, 2017 at 9:33 amI love Hummingbird Cake! So great that you made a gluten-free version.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2017 at 11:35 amGF and vegan just as it should be!
Andrea says
May 4, 2017 at 12:02 amI had never heard of hummingbird cake! It certainly does look delicious though and I do love recipes with pecans!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2017 at 6:44 amIt is fantastic and the pecans go so well with the tangy fruit!
Farrah says
May 3, 2017 at 11:21 pmYeahhhhh hummingbird cake! <3 This looks so good! I've made hummingbird muffins before but it's been ages! I love that frosting too! :]!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2017 at 6:42 amYou must make some!
Julianne says
May 3, 2017 at 5:07 pmI’ve never head of hummingbird loaf, but it sounds interesting. I am always looking for gluten free and dairy free recipes for my son and I, so I am excited to find your blog.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2017 at 5:54 pmFantastic! Let me know if you give it a try!
Chloe says
May 3, 2017 at 4:36 pmHi, I love this loaf and this is a great alternative to enjoy with a nice cup of tea
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2017 at 5:53 pmYea, thanks!
Yeukai says
May 3, 2017 at 4:52 amUmmm this loaf sounds amazing! I love banana bread and the addition of pineapple would be delicious. I also love that it’s vegan. Thank you
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2017 at 7:07 amThank you so much!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
May 2, 2017 at 11:40 pmyum!! I love banana bread and this another great variety!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2017 at 7:07 amThis is not banana bread, not even a variety of it.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
May 2, 2017 at 11:26 pmThe flavors in this recipe sound amazing!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 3, 2017 at 7:06 amThe magic of hummingbird!
Megan says
May 2, 2017 at 10:55 pmLoaf cakes are the best! I think I’d love the spices in this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 11:09 pmSo easy and delicious!
Amanda says
May 2, 2017 at 7:40 pmI’ve never heard of hummingbird cake, but now I need to make it! This sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 11:09 pmIt is fantastic!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
May 2, 2017 at 6:07 pmThat looks so very delicious and lovely pictures too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:33 pmThank you!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
May 2, 2017 at 5:23 pmI love hummingbird everything! This is so pretty!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 5:34 pmThank you so much!
Aish Das-Padihari says
May 2, 2017 at 4:09 pmI always thought why this is called a hummingbird cake. Looks super tempting and its gluten free too. Yay!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 5:33 pmI was surprised by the origins 😛
Luci says
May 2, 2017 at 3:44 pmThis is looks so delicious. I am going to try in making this one day, maybe not gluten free.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 5:33 pmLol, then you wouldn’t be making this recipe then, would you?
Uma Srinivas says
May 2, 2017 at 12:29 pmThis kind of loaf cake is always winner 🙂 Looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:02 pmI agree there!
Rachel (LittleChefBigAppetite) says
May 2, 2017 at 10:55 amThis cake looks incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:01 pmThank you, Rachel!
Lizet says
May 2, 2017 at 9:24 amLove your pictures! makes me want to take a bite. Luckily I have all the ingredients in my pantry!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:01 pmFantastic! I hope you make it then!
Georgianna Dolan-Reilly says
May 2, 2017 at 9:16 amI’ve never heard of hummingbird cake before! It sounds so delicate and delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:01 pmDelicate and delicious it is!
Justine says
May 2, 2017 at 9:07 amthis looks great, thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:00 pmI hope you enjoy it!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
May 2, 2017 at 8:49 amI’d really like a piece of this hummingbird loaf cake please Rebecca.
Your close up photographs are so tempting and show just how moist and tasty a slice looks! Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 3:00 pmHaha, thank you, Neil! It is one delicious loaf!
Belinda says
May 2, 2017 at 7:38 amLooks delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 8:45 amThank you!
Excellence says
May 2, 2017 at 5:20 amI never knew the origins behind the hummingbird cake! Your version looks incredible!
Thanks.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:18 amEnjoy it!
Alisa Fleming says
May 2, 2017 at 12:03 amThis looks so delicious. I’ve been dying to make this kind of cake.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:18 amIt is delicious!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
May 1, 2017 at 7:58 pmI love that you took such a beautiful and classic dessert and made it GF! Thank you!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:18 amThank you!
Liv says
May 1, 2017 at 6:41 pmoh this is lovely! this loaf is wonderful for breakfast or a brunch!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:17 amDessert, mostly!
Gluten Free With Emily says
May 1, 2017 at 6:36 pmNever heard of hummingbird cake till today. Looks good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 2, 2017 at 6:17 amThat’s surprising!
Baker by Nature says
May 1, 2017 at 5:08 pmThis would be perfect for breakfast!!! Especially with a cup of coffee. YUM!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 5:52 pmA very sweet start to the day!
Erica D. says
May 1, 2017 at 4:01 pmI never knew the origins behind the hummingbird cake! Your version looks incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 5:51 pmThank you!
Gentle Joy Photography says
May 1, 2017 at 2:33 pmI’ve never had this kind of cake, but it does sound good. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:46 pmIt is a random assortment, but so delicious!
Chef Mireille says
May 1, 2017 at 2:14 pmwhat a beautiful cake – perfect for mothers day
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:45 pmThat would be a great idea!
Hannah says
May 1, 2017 at 12:40 pmHummingbird cake is one of my favorites! I think of it as fancy Easter cake, because we usually had it in layer cake form then 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:10 pmYea! It’s so spring! (Easier to make as a loaf…and then it can pass for a breakfast cake) 😉
Prasanna Hede says
May 1, 2017 at 12:35 pmI need to try more of vegan recipes. This looks so delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:09 pmYou will love this cake!
Nicole Dawson says
May 1, 2017 at 12:29 pmThis sounds amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:09 pmThanks!
Casey the College Celiac says
May 1, 2017 at 12:25 pmI’ve never had hummingbird cake ut I love cake and I love hummingbirds, so it sounds like a winner to me! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:08 pmA cake for Celiac Awareness Month 😉
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
May 1, 2017 at 11:26 amThis cake is so pretty and perfect for spring! I bet it’s delicious and I love that it’s sugar-free too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:08 pmYes! Naturally fruity and sweet!
Tasting Page says
May 1, 2017 at 11:07 amI’ve never heard of hummingbird loaf, but I like the looks of it, so I’m ready for a little bird!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:07 pmHahaha 😛
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
May 1, 2017 at 10:43 amI just made a hummingbird cake too. I love that yours is vegan. My vegan friends will love it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:07 pmYea, well vegan is the only way to do it!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
May 1, 2017 at 10:32 amSuch a gorgeous combination of flavors here, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 2:06 pmThank you!
Sus // roughmeasures.com says
May 1, 2017 at 9:11 amI have never heard of this Hummingbird cake before but it sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 10:17 amIt is a new favorite!
Josy A says
May 1, 2017 at 8:06 amThis looks gorgeous!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 10:17 amThanks!
jen says
May 1, 2017 at 7:27 amI’ve never had humming bird cake, but this might be the day! looks delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 10:16 amI hope so! It is delicious!
Mari says
May 1, 2017 at 6:41 amI’ve never had Humming bird cake before and now I think I will 🙂 it looks so delicious, and ingredients are all the right one! Thank you for posting this recipe, Rebecca, and I’m glad to have found your beautiful blog! xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 1, 2017 at 7:05 amAw, thank you so much Mari! You’re so sweet!