Hummingbird cake is a beloved Southern dessert that combines sweet, moist cake with a tangy cream cheese frosting. The cake is typically made with a combination of crushed pineapple, bananas, and pecans, giving it a unique and flavorful taste. The frosting is often made with cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar, and is often flavored with vanilla or lemon. This classic cake is a favorite for special occasions, and its unique flavor and texture make it a popular choice for bakers of all skill levels.
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HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
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
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 RECIPE
This Southern gem boasts three incredibly moist layers flavored with canned pineapple and bananas.
Provided by Pam Lolley
Categories Cakes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and toasted pecans.
- Divide batter evenly among 3 well-greased (with shortening) and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Assemble Cake: Place first cake layer on a serving platter; spread top with 1 cup of the frosting. Top with second layer, and spread with 1 cup frosting. Top with third layer, and spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Arrange pecan halves on top of cake in a circular pattern.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
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
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.
HUMMING BIRD CAKE AND FROSTING
Make and share this Humming Bird Cake and Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SuziAnne
Categories Dessert
Time 58m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon.
- Add eggs and oil.
- Stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
- DO NOT BEAT.
- Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and bananas.
- Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
- Bake at 350°F for 23-28 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and let cool completely on wire rack.
- Frost with Humming Bird Cake Frosting (recipe #15993).
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
Provided by Duff Goldman
Categories dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield One 3-layer, 9- or 10-inch round cake
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease with butter and dust with flour three 9- or 10-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flours, sugar, salt, spices and baking soda.
- In a big bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, egg yolks, buttermilk, vanilla, pineapple and bananas really well.
- Add the flour mixture into the wet mixture and whisk gently until there are no lumps. Fold in 3/4 cup of the pecans.
- Divide the batter among the pans, scraping all the batter from the bowl with a rubber spatula. Bake for 35 to 50 minutes, depending on your oven. Be advised: This is a dense, moist cake and you'll be tempted to overbake it. Try not to. Once you start seeing color on top, keep pressing the top of the cake. When it's firm, it's done.
- Turn out the cake layers onto a wire rack and let them cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting and garnish with the remaining 3/4 cup pecans and--if you're feeling very Southern--sliced maraschino cherries. You can even brulee some pineapple slices for the top of the cake.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine all the ingredients. Whip on low speed for a while. When the sugar is incorporated, turn the mixer speed up and beat until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
- To spread, use the frosting at room temperature, but store it covered in the fridge. Rewhip cold frosting before using it.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
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
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 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.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
This super-simple tropical cake contains a hefty amount of mashed bananas and crushed pineapple. Often associated with the American South, where it is believed to have adopted a cream cheese frosting, it most likely originated in Jamaica, where it was called a Doctor Bird Cake. ("Doctor bird" is the nickname of Jamaica's national bird, the red-billed streamertail hummingbird.) Some say this cake is sweet enough to attract even hummingbirds, while others say the name derives from how bananas, a key ingredient in the cake, resemble the bird's beak. The end result tastes similar to banana bread, but with the moistness and flavor of a spice-filled carrot cake.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick baking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a second large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed bananas, sugars, oil and vanilla.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients to the center of the well. Gently fold using a rubber spatula to combine. Add the pineapple and pecans, and fold again until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans. Bake until golden, cooked through and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Move the cakes to a wire baking rack to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and allow to cool completely on the wire racks
- As cakes cool, make the cream cheese frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients just come together. Then, increase the speed to medium and mix until creamy and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the cake: Place the first layer of the cake top-side down onto a cake stand or plate. Spread the top with cream cheese frosting. Repeat with the second two layers, always placing the top side down to create a very flat surface. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Place whole toasted pecan halves around the rim of the cake. Garnish with the dried pineapple and edible flowers, as desired. Slice and serve.
Tips:
- To ensure a moist and flavorful cake, use fresh, high-quality ingredients such as ripe bananas, finely chopped pecans, and pure vanilla extract. - Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy will help incorporate air into the mixture and result in a tender and airy cake. - Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dense and tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined. - For a more pronounced banana flavor, use overripe bananas. - If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. - To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan thoroughly. - Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.Conclusion:
Hummingbird cake is a moist, flavorful, and visually appealing cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet bananas, crunchy pecans, and tangy cream cheese frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to bake a delectable hummingbird cake!
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