Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Vegan

The Hummingbird Cake is a traditional Southern dessert that originated in Jamaica and gained popularity in the United States in the 1970s. It is named after the island’s national bird, the Jamaican Red-billed Streamertail, which is also known as the Doctor Bird.

This is vegan and gluten free 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 with Cream Cheese Frosting, Vegan

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 cup Vegan cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and applesauce.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat together the vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
8. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
9. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
10. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

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.