Southern Living's Hummingbird Cake
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3.7
Southern Living's Hummingbird Cake
Description
This Hummingbird Cake uses three layers of rich cake batter combining all-purpose flour with cinnamon and nutmeg for warmth. Ripe mashed bananas and canned pineapple juice add moisture and natural sweetness, while toasted chopped pecans give a crunchy texture in the soft cake. The batter is baked at 350°F in three pans, yielding moist, tender cake layers.
The cream cheese frosting is whipped smooth from softened cream cheese and butter, combined with vanilla and sifted powdered sugar for a creamy, thick finish. The cake layers are stacked with frosting between and coated on the outside, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dessert.
This cake serves well as a celebratory dessert or for gatherings, where its blend of spiced fruit flavors and creamy frosting is appreciated. Cooling the layers before assembly ensures the frosting sets properly and the cake holds together when sliced.
Following the original Southern Living recipe ensures consistent texture and flavor. Toasting pecans adds extra depth that complements the fruit in the cake.
Ingredients
For Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 egg
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups banana ripe and mashed (about 3-4 bananas
- 8 oz pineapple juice 1 can
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons baking soda
For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 32 oz cream cheese softened (4 packs)
- 16 oz butter softened (4 sticks, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
For Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit
- Coat 3 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray
- 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. Pour batter in pans
- Bake at 350° for 28 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes and invert on a wire rack to cool completely
For Frosting
- Place the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a mixer and mix on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Slowly and in batches add the sugar until incorporated
Assembly
- 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
Notes
- This cake combines banana, pineapple, and toasted pecans for a moist, flavorful dessert.
- Cool cake layers completely before assembling and frosting to prevent melting.
- The cream cheese frosting is rich and smooth from a blend of cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar.
- Toasting pecans enhances their flavor and texture within the cake.
- This recipe is adapted from Southern Living Magazine for reliable results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 55g | 110% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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