HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
This super-simple tropical cake contains a hefty amount of mashed bananas and crushed pineapple. Often associated with the American South, where it is believed to have adopted a cream cheese frosting, it most likely originated in Jamaica, where it was called a Doctor Bird Cake. ("Doctor bird" is the nickname of Jamaica's national bird, the red-billed streamertail hummingbird.) Some say this cake is sweet enough to attract even hummingbirds, while others say the name derives from how bananas, a key ingredient in the cake, resemble the bird's beak. The end result tastes similar to banana bread, but with the moistness and flavor of a spice-filled carrot cake.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare the cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick baking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a second large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed bananas, sugars, oil and vanilla.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients to the center of the well. Gently fold using a rubber spatula to combine. Add the pineapple and pecans, and fold again until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans. Bake until golden, cooked through and an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Move the cakes to a wire baking rack to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the pans and allow to cool completely on the wire racks
- As cakes cool, make the cream cheese frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients just come together. Then, increase the speed to medium and mix until creamy and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble the cake: Place the first layer of the cake top-side down onto a cake stand or plate. Spread the top with cream cheese frosting. Repeat with the second two layers, always placing the top side down to create a very flat surface. Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Place whole toasted pecan halves around the rim of the cake. Garnish with the dried pineapple and edible flowers, as desired. Slice and serve.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad's favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the bananas, oil, eggs, pineapple and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the shortening, butter, lemon zest and salt until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar alternately with pineapple juice. Beat in cream. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (85g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
MAKEOVER HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
Make and share this Makeover Hummingbird Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shelby Jo
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into the banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts.
- Pour into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire reack.
- For icing, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 34.8, Sodium 202.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 40.6, Protein 3.8
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