Pecan Paradise: Heavenly Hummingbird Cake with Pineapple Frosting

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Hummingbird Cake and Frosting Recipe

Overview:

• Name: Hummingbird Cake and Frosting
• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
• Servings: 16 slices
• Total Time: 58 minutes
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 2 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 8 oz crushed pineapple
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup pecan halves (for decoration)
• 1 cup mashed bananas

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

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2. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the eggs and oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is just moistened. Avoid overmixing; the texture should be slightly lumpy.

3. Fold in Flavors: Gently fold in the vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and mashed bananas until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

4. Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.

5. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 23-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before carefully removing them and transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Frost: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with Hummingbird Cake Frosting. (See recipe #15993 for frosting instructions.)

8. Decorate: Optionally, garnish the frosted cake with pecan halves for an extra touch of elegance and crunch.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 379.8
• Fat: 18.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
• Cholesterol: 34.9mg
• Sodium: 163.7mg
• Carbohydrates: 50.5g
  • Fiber: 2.2g
  • Sugar: 29.6g
• Protein: 4.6g

Recipe Notes:

• This Hummingbird Cake is bursting with flavors from bananas, pineapple, and pecans, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
• Be sure not to overmix the batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
• For best results, use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor and smoother texture.
• Feel free to customize the frosting to your liking, adding extra flair with decorations or a hint of citrus zest.
• Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy the sweet harmony of flavors in this Hummingbird Cake and share it with your loved ones for a memorable dessert experience! 🎉