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.

Ellie Galloway
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This is the best hummingbird cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Belinda Phyaal
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so festive and colorful.


Sunny kumar Daya
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Georgia Jenkins
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Bizuayehu Haile
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This is my favorite hummingbird cake recipe. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Nadir uddas nadir uddas
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the pineapple, banana, and pecans add flavor and texture.


Yusuf Abulesowo
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand.


Thaafir Damon
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's also a great way to use up overripe bananas.


Kush Khadka
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of pineapple, banana, and pecans.


Lee Ryan richardyuzee
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best hummingbird cake he'd ever had.


Warachchaya Thongjul
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This cake is a great way to use up overripe bananas. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family.


Vdjxd
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's so light and fluffy, and it pairs perfectly with the moist cake.


Md romjan 123
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This is my new go-to recipe for hummingbird cake. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.


Mahiya Islam
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I was a little skeptical about making this cake, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is so moist.


Momiel Organic ltd
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of pineapple, banana, and pecans.


Amas Rejoyce
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I've made this hummingbird cake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion, or just for a weekend treat.


leia
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This hummingbird cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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