hummingbird cake

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Greenville, GA
Updated on Sep 16, 2015

This cake is a hit with young and old alike. My family, friends and co-workers love it! It is so moist and delicious!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups sugar or splenda
  • 1 teaspoon salt or low salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapples w/juice
  • 2 cups bananas, chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, for topping

How To Make hummingbird cake

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs, beaten, and the canola oil, stirring until well combined. Do not beat with a mixer!
  • Step 2
    Stir in vanilla, pineapples, pecans and bananas. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Mixture will be thick.
  • Step 3
    Pour batter evenly into 2 greased and floured 9" cake pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 4
    Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks
  • Step 5
    Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until well blended. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and vanilla, beating on low speed until fluffy. makes about 3 cups
  • Step 6
    Spread icing between layers and top and sides. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
  • Step 7
    Store in a closed cake safe in your refrigerator.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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