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.
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Rahim ullah Momand
[email protected]This cake looks so delicious! I'm definitely going to make it.
Tina Garcia
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Ashiq Mashoq
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dessert.
Ganesh Bimali
[email protected]The cream cheese frosting on this cake is to die for.
Rushdien Worship
[email protected]This cake is so moist, it's almost like it's been soaked in syrup.
Adrian Kruger
[email protected]I love the tropical flavors in this cake. It's perfect for a summer party.
Aisha Musarurwa
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up ripe bananas.
Holy Llama
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Khalil Mcclain
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's also gluten-free.
SD DINISLAM
[email protected]I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the moist cake.
Khagen Dahal
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, even a beginner baker can make it.
Ngozi Nwadiugwu
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious.
Murad Adil
[email protected]I substituted some of the ingredients, and the cake still turned out great!
Angel Makabate
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit confusing, and the cake didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.
joy mohanto
[email protected]This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Arun
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cake again.
Kamana mahato
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of pineapple, banana, and pecans.
Zahid Imran
[email protected]I've made this cake a few times now, and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, and the cake always comes out moist and fluffy.
MustafaMughal 208
[email protected]This hummingbird cake was a hit at my last party! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make it again.