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Humming bird Cake

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This classic Hummingbird Cake is a moist Southern dessert made with ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, warm spices, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Sweet, fruity, and perfectly balanced, this hummingbird cake recipe is ideal for celebrations, gatherings, or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1½ cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3–4 bananas)
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the frosting:

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two or three 8-inch round cake pans, or a 9×13-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, crushed pineapple (with juice), eggs, oil, and vanilla.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in chopped nuts.
  • Divide batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
  • Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.Drain pineapple slightly if it seems too watery, but keep some juice for moisture.The cake tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/humming-bird-cake/