Hummingbird Cake

The Hummingbird Cake is a traditional 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: 15.

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Hummingbird Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: 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: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 1 cup Ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 4 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the oil, eggs, vanilla extract, pineapple, bananas, and pecans until well combined.
3. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with a layer of cream cheese frosting. Repeat with the remaining cake layers and frosting. Decorate as desired.
6. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

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.