How to Make Hummingbird Cake III - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hailing from the southern United States, Hummingbird Cake is a beloved dessert that is often served on special occasions and holidays. This delicious cake is packed full of flavor and is so moist and tender that it's sure to become a fast favorite in your recipe collection.

One of the best things about Hummingbird Cake is that it's easy to make and doesn't require any special techniques or equipment. With simple pantry ingredients and a few ripe bananas, you can have this delightful cake ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups diced bananas
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 to 11 - x inch sheet cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a large cookie sheet with sides, or an 11 x 17 inch jelly roll pan.
  • Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil; stir until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in bananas, 2 teaspoons vanilla, pineapple, and 1 cup pecans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Beat 1/2 cup pecans, cream cheese, butter or margarine, confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    462 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 123mg