Tropical Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Name: Tropical Hummingbird Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 3 cups Self-Rising Flour; 2 cups Sugar; 3/4 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans; 1 whole Mango, Peeled And Mashed; 8 ounces, weight Pineapple, Crushed; 1/2 cups Shredded Coconut; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 4 whole Eggs; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 pound Powdered Sugar; 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Coconut Extract; 1 stick Butter; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 2 Tablespoons Milk, Or More As Needed; 1/2 cups Toasted Shredded Coconut

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
3 cups Self-Rising Flour
2 cups Sugar
3/4 cups Vegetable Oil
1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
1 whole Mango, Peeled And Mashed
8 ounces, weight Pineapple, Crushed
1/2 cups Shredded Coconut
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
4 whole Eggs
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 pound Powdered Sugar
8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Coconut Extract
1 stick Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Milk, Or More As Needed
1/2 cups Toasted Shredded Coconut

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For the cake:
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Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Spray and flour three 9-inch round cake pans, tapping out excess flour. Set aside. In a large bowl or stand mixer mix together the self-rising flour, sugar, and oil until smooth and incorporated. Pour in pecans, crushed mango, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs until just combined.
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Divide batter between the 3 oiled and floured cake pans, evening out the batter with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Bake for about 11-12 minutes, rotating pans and continue baking for an additional 11-22 minutes. Cook until toothpicks inserted into the cakes come out clean.
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Transfer pans to a wire rack to allow cakes to cool and rest in the pans for 10 minutes. Turn out cakes onto rack and allow to finish cooling.
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For the frosting:
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In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add in coconut extract, butter, vanilla, and milk and continue beating on medium speed until frosting comes out smooth. If the frosting is still too stiff add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach a thin consistency.
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Level the tops of each cake with serrated knife or cake leveler. Put 1 layer of cake on a cake plate and spread the top of the first layer with about 1/3 cup of frosting. Place the second layer of cake on top of the fresh frosting and repeat the process by spreading about 1/3 cup of frosting on top of the second layer. Place the third and final layer on top of the second layer bottom side up, so when you frost it, there will be no crumbs coming off into the frosting. Spread the 3 layers of cake with the remaining frosting. Frost the sides of the cake as well. The frosting doesn't need to be perfectly smooth; since you will be adding coconut to the sides of the cake, it will cover up any imperfections. Swirl the frosting on top of the cake with the back of a spoon to achieve a rustic swirled pattern. Gently press toasted coconut into the sides of the cake until they stick.
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Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart's Hummingbird Cake, 2006.

2243

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

300

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 3 cups Self-Rising Flour, 2 cups Sugar, 3/4 cups Vegetable Oil, and more.

Yes, Tropical 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.

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Tropical Hummingbird Cake

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