HUMMINGBIRD CAKE III

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A tropical tasting cake, it is the next best thing to a tropical vacation in the middle of winter. Also known as a Bumblebee Cake.

Provided by Dee Akeson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups diced bananas
½ cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a large cookie sheet with sides, or an 11 x 17 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil; stir until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in bananas, 2 teaspoons vanilla, pineapple, and 1 cup pecans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat 1/2 cup pecans, cream cheese, butter or margarine, confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 181.6 mg, Sugar 39.6 g

Tabish Ranjha
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so good.


Ahmad Tanweer
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This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the pineapple and banana in it.


Ashraf Bhatti
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The hummingbird cake was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


success suyal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Goodluck Harrison
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Habil islam riaj Habil islam riaj
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The hummingbird cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.


Rikta Khatun
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This cake is amazing! I've never had a hummingbird cake before, but this one is definitely a keeper.


Webster Hamainza
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.


Dorothy Davis
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This cake is a winner! So moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect complement.


Sarah Tibbles
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! Will definitely be making this again.


SHaker din
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The hummingbird cake was delicious! The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and not too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.


Shoheb Sha
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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.


Nigel Mukwada
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Just made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cream cheese frosting is amazing.


Collen Tatiso
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This hummingbird cake is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and banana add a delicious tropical twist. I'll definitely be making this again.