Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird cake is a delightful Southern classic that combines the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple with the crunch of pecans. Its moist texture and creamy frosting make it a perfect dessert for gatherings and celebrations, pleasing both young and old with its sweet, fruity essence.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine flour, soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add eggs and oil, stirring until moistened. Do not beat.
- Stir in vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and 1 cup of pecans.
- Pour the batter into 3 round, greased cake pans.
- Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Remove from pans and let cool completely.
- Mix oleo, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Frost the cake with icing, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of pecans on top.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1082
kcal
54% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).