HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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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

2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1-1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
Chopped walnuts, optional

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.

Gabrielle Brown
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This cake was very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelix snodgrass
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This cake was very moist and flavorful. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


shadin mia
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This cake was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a lighter flour next time.


ChaMpiL Mait
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he had ever had.


Zion Savage
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This cake was very easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


XTM TYZ
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Julia Chelmiah
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday, and she loved it. It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness.


Emaan Ali
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. It was so delicious, and it was a big hit with my family.


garry green
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and beautiful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lashey Humphry
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I'm not a huge baker, but this cake was so easy to make. It turned out beautifully, and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


wiz_yoni
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This cake was amazing! I made it for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Kalid Abdirahman
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I was so excited to try this recipe, and it did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


ali farhat
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emmanuel Nii Kojo Sampah
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! It was so easy to make, and it turned out beautifully. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Shre stha
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This 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 again.


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