HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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This is a delicious cake which is very quick and easy to make. If you keep leftover bananas in the freezer, this can be whipped up at a moment's notice. PLEASE NOTE: cooking time indicated is for a bundt pan. The directions also list cooking times for a loaf pan and a layer cake pan.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour (no need to sift it)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs (extra large)
1 cup mild vegetable oil (e.g., corn oil or canola oil)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, about 4-6 ounces)
2 large bananas, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons butter, softened (margarine can be substituted)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 lb) package powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 1 (10-inch) bundt pan, 2 (8x4x2-inch) loaf pans, or 3 (8 inch) layer cake pans. Set aside.
  • Using wire whisk, stir together dry ingredients to simulate sifting. Set aside.
  • Break eggs into large mixing bowl. Beat until thick and lemon-colored.
  • Add all other cake ingredients (oil, pineapple, nuts, banana, and vanilla) Mix well.
  • Gently stir in reserved flour mixture. Mix only until lumps are gone and dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Pour into greased and floured pan(s).
  • Place pan(s) on center shelf of oven.
  • Bake until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean (about 1 hour for bundt pan, 50 minutes for loaf pans, or 25-30 minutes for layer cake pans).
  • Place pan(s) on wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Invert cake onto rack and allow to cool completely.
  • For frosting, blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Frost top of cake with cream cheese frosting.
  • This freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9605.1, Fat 513.9, SaturatedFat 156, Cholesterol 1128.2, Sodium 5929, Carbohydrate 1202.4, Fiber 35.4, Sugar 922.8, Protein 102.3

Ana Benavides-Rosario
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This cake is okay, but I've had better.


Rashidu Mohammes6
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I've never had hummingbird cake before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's really good!


KINGSLEY NWACHUKWU
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Google Team
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I'm not sure why this cake is called hummingbird cake, but it's delicious nonetheless.


Savon Adams
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This cake is a must-try for any hummingbird cake lover.


King Watara
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I would definitely recommend this cake to others.


Nessim Jarrar
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This cake is way too sweet for me.


Rocklyn Sam
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I'm not a big fan of hummingbird cake, but this one was really good.


Aaron Dickson
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This cake is amazing! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping.


Mark Owusu
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful.


Bashu Khanal
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This cake is delicious, but it's a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make it again.


Nakitende Immaculate
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Md Kawsar Ahammed
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Stacy Hayes
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


oitsile pebe
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The flavors in this cake are amazing! The bananas, pineapple, and pecans all work together perfectly.


Md moslem
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


lesbian_princess
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ishaque Umrani
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This hummingbird cake is the best cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


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