Best 3 Bird Cakes Recipes

Bird cakes are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by birds of all kinds. They are a great way to attract birds to your garden or yard, and they also provide essential nutrients that birds need to stay healthy. Whether you are a bird lover looking to provide your feathered friends with a tasty snack or just want to try something new, bird cakes are a great option. Made with a variety of ingredients, these cakes can be tailored to meet the dietary needs of different types of birds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

Hummingbird Cake image

Impress your friends with this Hummingbird Cake--a recipe that has been passed down through many generations. If desired, crush additional nuts and press them into the sides of the frosting, and put sliced maraschino cherries on top of the cake to gild the lily.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups canola oil
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mashed bananas
1 cup chopped black walnuts
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ pound butter, softened
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, pineapple, bananas and nuts. Add flour mixture, and mix together by hand.
Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center of each pan comes out clean, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool on racks.
Prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Evenly spread frosting on middle, sides and top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.6 calories, Carbohydrate 86.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 342.2 mg, Sugar 62.4 g

DR. BIRD CAKE

Dr. Bird Cake image

This is a banana-pineapple quick bread baked in a tube pan.

Provided by Carol

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups banana, coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the eggs, oil, bananas and pineapple. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

BIRD CAKES

Bird Cakes image

For our feathered friends who need our help in the winter! If possible use flexible molds or muffin pans lined with paper cups. If you don't have flexible molds, immerse the molds in hot water for several seconds before removing the cakes. They also make a nice gift for our human friends who like to look after the birds. It is nice to make this in one large mold and display the cake in your garden (in a safe place away from other animals!) Don't take notice of the yield because that will depend on the size of molds you use. You can also be somewhat flexible with the amounts given in the recipe, they will still turn out well and much better than any store bought cakes for the birds. They love them and my 'garden restauant' is always full of satisfied customers! If you have some netting to put them in you can hang them from a tree branch.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12 pies

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lbs lard or 2 lbs suet
3 cups bird seed (I buy the winter mix)
2 cups peanut butter
1 cup cornmeal (millet, quinoa or semolina can be substituted)
1 cup oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup currants (or other dried fruits)
1 cup cracked corn (optional)

Steps:

In a large pan start melting the fat.
When almost melted, take off the heat, add the rest of the listed ingredients and mix well.
Let the mix cool enough for the seeds to be evenly distributed and not sink to the bottom.
Fill your molds, cool until set and un-mold.
IMPORTANT: Do not use old and used fat from your deep fryer because that is not good for the birds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1075.7, Fat 98.7, SaturatedFat 42.3, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 202.2, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.1, Protein 14.8

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bird cakes.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cakes tough.
Bake the cakes at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Underbaked cakes will be gooey, while overbaked cakes will be dry.
Let the cakes cool completely before serving. This will help them to hold their shape.
Store the cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cakes for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Bird cakes are a delicious and nutritious treat for your feathered friends. They are easy to make and can be customized to your bird's individual needs. With a little creativity, you can create a bird cake that your bird will love.