Tropical Hummingbird Cake

The Tropical Hummingbird Cake is a traditional dessert from the Southern United States and is named after the hummingbird bird species, known for its love of nectar and tropical flowers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Tropical Hummingbird Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 cup Crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 1 cup Ripe bananas (mashed)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
• 1 package Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Enjoy the tropical hummingbird cake!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

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.