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hummingbird cake

(2 ratings)
abjohnson73 avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Angela Johnson
@abjohnson73
Statesville, NC

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 @kitchencrew
(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hummingbird cake

  • CAKE
  • 2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 3 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    mashed bananas
  • 1 can
    crushed pineapple, undrained (8 oz)
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 c
    chopped pecans
  • FROSTING
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 stick
    margarine
  • 1 box
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    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.
    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
    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.
    3
    Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients. Stir until combined. Do not beat.
  • Divide the batter into 3 9-inch greased pans.
    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.
    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.
    6
    For the frosting, cream margarine and cream cheese.
  • Add sugar and vanilla extract.
    7
    Add sugar and vanilla extract. Cream until smooth.
  • Spread on the cooled cake.
    8
    Spread on the cooled cake.
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