Are you in search of the perfect cream cheese frosting to complement your hummingbird cake? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through creating a delightful and creamy frosting that will elevate your cake to a new level of deliciousness. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you'll have a luscious frosting that will make your hummingbird cake the star of any occasion.
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
This rich, versatile frosting can be used to decorate a variety of cakes. Try it on our Hummingbird Cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 quarts (enough for one 9-inch layer cake)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and vanilla until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. With mixer on medium speed, gradually add butter, beating until incorporated.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add sugar, beating until incorporated. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (HGTV)
I saw this recipe on HGTV about 10 years ago. It is very moist and delicious. The three layers make for an impressive bakery style cake.
Provided by swissms
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
- Fold in eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, pineapple with juice, pecans and bananas.
- Blend well and divide into three nine-inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool cake thoroughly before frosting.
- Frosting:.
- Fold together butter and cream cheese.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Apply to all three cake layers. Stack layers and garnish with pecans.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
Made with mashed ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and pecans, this Hummingbird cake has something for everyone. It's a classic Southern celebration cake.
Provided by Kelly Fields
Yield Makes 1 9-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the cake. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly coat two 9-inch round cake pans with 4-inch-high sides with cooking spray, then line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper. (If you don't have 4-inch-deep pans, 2-inch-deep will work.)
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, rose petals, and cardamom and mix well. In a medium bowl, lightly whisk the eggs with the vegetable oil, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt, then stir in the dry ingredients, mixing just until they are moistened. Stir in the sour cream. Using a large spatula, fold in the crushed pineapple and juice, bananas, and pecans. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake the cakes in the center of the oven for about 45 minutes, rotating the pans after 20 minutes, until the cakes are golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean when inserted into the center of each cake. Let the cakes cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Place a rack over each pan, invert the cakes onto the racks, and remove the pans. Peel off the parchment paper. Cool completely.
- Make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Sift the powdered sugar into the bowl; beat until incorporated and smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to ensure that the frosting is as smooth as possible. Beat in the orange zest and vanilla paste.
- Using a serrated knife, trim the domed tops of the cakes so they're flat; save the scraps for snacking. Cut each cake horizontally into two even layers, creating four layers in total. Set one layer on a cake stand or plate and spread with the frosting. Continue to stack and frost the layers, then spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes, until set. Spread the remaining frosting evenly all over the sides and top of the cake. The cake will keep at room temperature for about 4 days, if it ever actually sticks around that long.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
Make and share this Hummingbird Cake With Cream Cheese Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl, sift them together 3 times.
- Add pineapple, bananas (pinch the bananas off and mush with your fingers as you add it to the mix), nuts, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix with very clean hands (do not use mixer). This will allow you to have a fluffy cake.
- Pour the batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
- Let cool and frost with cream cheese icing. Top with coconut flakes and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- For frosting, add ingredients in large bowl, mix together with mixer on low speed until creamy.
- Coconut and chopped pecans will be sprinkled on top of icing.
Tips:
- To make the creamiest frosting, use high-quality cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
- If you don't have a mixer, you can make the frosting by hand. Just be sure to beat the cream cheese and butter until they are very smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually to avoid lumps. If the frosting gets too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
- For a thicker frosting, chill it for 30 minutes before using.
- This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. It can also be used as a dip for fruit or pretzels.
Conclusion:
This cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping for any hummingbird cake. It is light and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the cake's moist crumb and pineapple-studded filling. Whether you are making a cake for a special occasion or just for a weeknight treat, this frosting is sure to be a hit.
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