Hummingbird Cake Recipe
๐ Total Time: 40 minutes
๐ฅ Yield: 1 three-layer cake
Description:
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this delightful Hummingbird Cake recipe. Bursting with the sweetness of pineapple and bananas, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Topped with a creamy mango frosting, it’s a true tropical paradise in every bite!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 | cups flour |
| 2 1/4 | cups sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon garam masala |
| 3 | eggs |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 1 | cup crushed pineapple |
| 2 | ripe bananas |
| 1/2 | cup butter |
| 1 | package cream cheese |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 3 3/4 | cups powdered sugar |
| Mango puree | |
| 1/2 | cup milk |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
- Add the eggs and oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until moistened. Avoid overbeating.
- Stir in the vanilla, crushed pineapple, and mashed bananas until well combined.
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Bake the Cake Layers:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Grease and flour three 8-inch cake pans.
- Spoon the cake batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Prepare the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Add milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Divide the frosting into two bowls.
- Whip mango puree into one of the bowls to create the mango frosting.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of mango frosting over the top.
- Repeat with the remaining cake layers and mango frosting.
- Use the second bowl of frosting to cover the top and sides of the assembled cake.
Enjoy!
Slice into this luscious Hummingbird Cake and savor the tropical flavors with every forkful. Perfect for dessert or any special celebration, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the taste of paradise! ๐ฐ๐๐
