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Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Everyone loves a very good cake. This Hummingbird Cake Recipe is a true classic. You will love how easy it is.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking Pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Cooling Rack
  • Offset Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 2 cups GRANULATED SUGAR
  • 1 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 1 tsp GROUND CINNAMON
  • 1/2 tsp SALT
  • 3 large EGGS
  • 1 cup VEGETABLE OIL
  • 2 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 1 can CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
  • 2 cups MASHED BANANAS
  • 1 cup CHOPPED PECANS
  • 8 oz CREAM CHEESE
  • 1/2 cup UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 4 cups POWDERED SUGAR

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Heat your oven to 350 degrees now. Grease two round baking pans very well. Line them with circles of parchment paper.

Step 2:

  • Whisk the flour and sugar in a bowl. Add the baking soda and the cinnamon. Stir in the salt with a large spoon.

Step 3:

  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add the oil and the vanilla extract. Mix them until they look very smooth.

Step 4:

  • Stir the wet items into the dry items. Use a large spoon for this part. Mix until the flour just disappears.

Step 5:

  • Do not overmix the cake batter today. Keep it light and fluffy for results. This ensures the cake stays very soft.

Step 6:

  • Fold in the pineapple and mashed bananas. Add the chopped pecans to the bowl now. Stir gently until everything is combined.

Step 7:

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Divide the batter equally between the two. Smooth the tops with your spatula.

Step 8:

  • Bake for thirty minutes in the oven. Check if a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes sit for ten minutes.

Step 9:

  • Move the cakes to a wire rack. Let them cool until they are cold. Do not frost a warm cake.

Step 10:

  • Mix the cream cheese and butter together. Add the powdered sugar and the vanilla. Whip it until it looks very fluffy.

Step 11:

  • Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting top. Add the second cake layer carefully.

Step 12:

  • Frost the top and sides of the cake. Add more pecans for a pretty look. Serve it to your happy guests.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best taste.
Do not drain the juice from the pineapple.
Toast the pecans before adding them for flavor.
Make sure the cream cheese is quite soft.
Do not overmix the batter to keep soft.
Use room temperature eggs for a better mix.
Measure your flour with a spoon and level.
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