Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans; Vegetable cooking spray; Parchment paper; 3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups chopped bananas (about 4 medium bananas); 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice; Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped pecans
Vegetable cooking spray
Parchment paper
3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups chopped bananas (about 4 medium bananas)
1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice
Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through.
2
Coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. Line bottom of each pan with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray.
3
Whisk together flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla, and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in bananas, pineapple, and pecans. (Batter will be very thick, more like banana bread batter than cake batter.) Spoon batter into prepared pans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 28 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire rack, and cool completely (about 30 minutes). Peel off and discard parchment paper.
5
Place 1 cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Top with one-fourth of frosting. Repeat procedure once. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.

1892

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped pecans, Vegetable cooking spray, Parchment paper, 3 cups all-purpose soft-wheat flour (such as White Lily), 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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