🎂 Get ready to indulge in the tropical delight of Hummingbird Cake, a flavorful fusion of pineapple, bananas, pecans, and cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for any occasion! 🍍🍌
Hummingbird Cake Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Hummingbird Cake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Nuts, < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven, Refrigerator
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Calories: 623.7 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 68 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | Crushed pineapple |
| 1 1/2 cups | Chopped pecans |
| 1 cup | Mashed bananas |
| 8 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 cup | Butter or margarine |
| 4 cups | Powdered sugar |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in the eggs and vegetable oil until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Add vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, 1 cup of chopped pecans, and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
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Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Frost:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes on wire racks.
- Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.
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Prepare Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
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Assembly:
- Spread cream cheese frosting between the cake layers and on top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans on top of the cake for extra crunch.
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Serve and Store:
- Enjoy a slice of this decadent Hummingbird Cake!
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Now, sit back, relax, and savor every delightful bite of this luscious Hummingbird Cake, a true crowd-pleaser that captures the essence of tropical flavors in every mouthful! 🍰🍍🌴
