Hummingbird Cake

The Hummingbird Cake is a popular Southern dessert that originated in Jamaica and was named after the island’s national bird, the hummingbird.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Hummingbird Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 Bananas, mashed
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Chopped pecans, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3. Add the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, pineapple, bananas, and chopped pecans to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
8. Garnish the cake with chopped pecans. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 53g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.