Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1/2 cup applesauce (from a jar); 1 cup mashed banana; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 3/4 cup drained canned crushed pineapple with juice, reserve juice; 1 teaspoon mixed spice; 2 cups self-raising flour; cooking spray; Icing; 1 cup icing sugar; 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice; 2 teaspoons reduced fat margarine

Servings: persons

2 egg whites
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup applesauce (from a jar)
1 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup drained canned crushed pineapple with juice, reserve juice
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 cups self-raising flour
cooking spray
Icing
1 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
2 teaspoons reduced fat margarine

1
Preheat oven to 180u00b0C fan forced.
2
Drain pineapple keeping juice for icing.
3
In a large mixing bowl beat egg whites and sugar for 1 minute using electric beater.
4
Stir bicarb soda into apple sauce (it will froth) and add to bowl.
5
Mix in mashed banana, walnuts, drained pineapple and mixed spice, blend ingredients together well.
6
Gently fold flour into mixture in one go, DO NOT BEAT, as this will make the cake tough.
7
Pour mixture into a round cake tin (19cm) that has been coated with cooking spray.
8
Bake 35- 40 minutes or until firm to touch in the centre.
9
Allow cake to sit for 5 minutes in tin before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
10
Once cake has cooled, place all icing ingredients into a small mixing bowl, blend together until smooth.
11
Spread over top of cake.
12
In humid weather it is best to keep this cake refrigerated.

612

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 egg whites, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1/2 cup applesauce (from a jar), and more.

Yes, Hummingbird Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Hummingbird Cake

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