hummingbird cake
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
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Step 1In 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!
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Step 2Stir in vanilla, pineapples, pecans and bananas. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Mixture will be thick.
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Step 3Pour 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.
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Step 4Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks
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Step 5Cream 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
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Step 6Spread icing between layers and top and sides. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
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Step 7Store in a closed cake safe in your refrigerator.
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