Best 8 Humdinger Cake Recipes

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When it comes to satisfying your sweet cravings, the humdinger cake stands proudly as a culinary masterpiece. Its enticing aroma, delightful texture, and symphony of flavors make it a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a moment of pure indulgence, this remarkable cake promises to leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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Rumor has it, this crowd-pleasing Hummingbird cake got its name because every bite makes you hum with delight.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick vegetable spray
All-purpose flour, for pans
3 cups self-rising flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 very ripe large bananas, mashed
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, beaten
1 pound (1 box) confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk, or more if needed
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray and flour three 8-by-2-inch round cake pans, tapping out excess flour; set aside.
  • Prepare the cake; in a large bowl, stir to combine self-rising flour, sugar, oil, pecans, bananas, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs.
  • Divide batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until the tops spring back when gently pressed with your fingertips, 26 to 28 minutes.
  • Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack. Re-invert cakes and let them cool completely, top sides up.
  • Prepare the frosting; in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk on medium speed until frosting is smooth. If needed, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve the proper spreading consistency.
  • Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes to make level. Place four strips of parchment paper around perimeter of a serving plate or lazy Susan. Place the first layer on the cake plate. Spread the top of the first layer with 1/4 of the frosting. Place the second layer on top and repeat process with another 1/4 of the frosting. Place the remaining layer on top of the second layer bottom side up. Spread entire cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle the top with pecans. Remove parchment paper strips; refrigerate until ready to serve.

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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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

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

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad's favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1-1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the bananas, oil, eggs, pineapple and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the shortening, butter, lemon zest and salt until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar alternately with pineapple juice. Beat in cream. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (85g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3 very ripe large bananas, mashed (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Dried pineapple rings, for decorating
Toasted coconut chips, for decorating
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and coat the insides lightly with flour, knocking excess out.
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  • Beat together the granulated sugar, oil, coconut flakes, vanilla, eggs, bananas and crushed pineapples in a separate medium bowl. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until completely combined. Fold in the pecans.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or the cakes bounce back when lightly pressed with a finger, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pans and cooling completely on a wire rack. Once completely cooled, level the tops using a serrated knife.
  • For the buttermilk frosting: In the meantime, beat the butter in a stand mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition until smooth and fluffy. Add the buttermilk, vanilla and salt and beat just to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Use the buttermilk frosting to assemble the cake and decorate with dried pineapple rings and coconut chips.

HUMDINGER CAKE



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Very much like the hummingbird cakes, this recipe starts with a Betty Crocker® cake mix for a quick and easy, moist, and tasty dessert. Garnish with pecan halves or coconut.

Provided by midwestchef

Categories     Banana Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
3 eggs
½ cup water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cake mix, eggs, and water; mix until batter is just combined. Stir pineapple and bananas into batter. Fold pecans and coconut into batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool cake in the dish for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 250.4 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

HUMDINGER CAKE



Humdinger Cake image

Very much like the hummingbird cakes, this recipe starts with a Betty Crocker® cake mix for a quick and easy, moist, and tasty dessert. Garnish with pecan halves or coconut.

Provided by midwestchef

Categories     Banana Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
3 eggs
½ cup water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cake mix, eggs, and water; mix until batter is just combined. Stir pineapple and bananas into batter. Fold pecans and coconut into batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool cake in the dish for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 250.4 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Hummingbird Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all purpose flour, nutmeg, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, pecan, ripe bananas, granulated sugar, diced pineapple, canola oil, large eggs, cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, salt, powdered sugar, pecan

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan, chopped
3 ripe bananas
2 cups granulated sugar
20 oz diced pineapple, 1 can, drained
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
16 oz cream cheese
4 oz unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups powdered sugar
½ cup pecan, chopped, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 10-inch (25 cm) spring form pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pecan. Whisk well.
  • In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the sugar, pineapple, oil, and eggs, and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions. Whisk to combine.
  • Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the middle of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter, vanilla, salt and salt and whisk to combine. Add the powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
  • Release the cakes from the springform pans and remove the parchment paper.
  • Add a dollop of frosting to the center of cake stand and line with parchment paper.
  • Place a layer of Hummingbird Cake on the cake stand. Spread ⅓ of the frosting over the top of the cake. Top with the other cake layer and spread with another layer of frosting. Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides of the cake, then run a bench scraper around the sides to clean off excess frosting.
  • Decorate the border of the cake with chopped pecans.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

HUMDINGER CAKE



Humdinger Cake image

Very much like the hummingbird cakes, this recipe starts with a Betty Crocker® cake mix for a quick and easy, moist, and tasty dessert. Garnish with pecan halves or coconut.

Provided by midwestchef

Categories     Banana Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
3 eggs
½ cup water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add cake mix, eggs, and water; mix until batter is just combined. Stir pineapple and bananas into batter. Fold pecans and coconut into batter; pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool cake in the dish for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread cream cheese frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 250.4 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This is especially important for the berries, which should be ripe and juicy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

The Hummingbird Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and tangy flavor, the Hummingbird Cake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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