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hummingbird cake

(2 RATINGS)
730 Pinches 13 Photos
abjohnson73 avatar
Statesville, NC
Updated on Feb 14, 2024

This is a great cake. It reminds me of banana bread with cream cheese icing.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Celebrate spring's arrival by baking a hummingbird cake. Made with banana and pineapple, the cake is filled with fruity flavor. Pecans not only add another layer of flavor but also a satisfying crunch. It's finished off with a traditional rich and creamy cream cheese frosting. A wonderful complement to the fruity cake.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mashed bananas
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained (8 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • FROSTING
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make hummingbird cake

Test Kitchen Tips
We doubled the frosting recipe to ensure the cake was completely covered in frosting. The cake and the frosting are very soft. We used a straw in the center of the cake to support the layers and prevent them from sliding.
  • Sift together in a large mixing bowl the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
    Step 1
    Sift together in a large mixing bowl the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mash the bananas well and in a medium mixing bowl combine them with the pineapple, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and pecans
    Step 2
    Mash the bananas well and in a medium mixing bowl combine them with the pineapple, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and pecans. Mix well.
  • Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients.
    Step 3
    Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Do not beat.
  • Divide the batter into 3 9-inch greased pans.
    Step 4
    Divide the batter into 3 9-inch greased pans. Bake at 350 F for 40-45 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it's done.
  • Let the cake cool on a cooling rack.
    Step 5
    Remove from the oven. Let the cake cool on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes. Then turn it over from the baking pan to a cake plate and let it cool completely.
  • Cream margarine and cream cheese.
    Step 6
    For the frosting, cream margarine and cream cheese.
  • Add sugar and vanilla extract.
    Step 7
    Add sugar and vanilla extract. Cream until smooth.
  • Spread on the cooled cake.
    Step 8
    Spread on the cooled cake.
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