Best 3 Hummingbird Cake With Cream Cheese Icing Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable experience of "Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Icing" – a classic Southern treat that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple and banana with the warmth of spices and the richness of cream cheese frosting. This mouthwatering cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive celebration or a comforting dessert to indulge in. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the key ingredients and the step-by-step process to create this unforgettable hummingbird cake that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



Hummingbird Cake With Cream Cheese Icing image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup oil
3/4 cup of chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
5 -6 bananas
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (HGTV)



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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup chopped pecans
3 medium bananas, mashed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

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



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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will result in a tastier and more flavorful cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Hummingbird cake can be topped with a variety of items, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Hummingbird cake with cream cheese icing is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake layers and creamy and tangy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give hummingbird cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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