If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating hummingbird cake , you’re seriously missing out. Moist , with a tender crumb , hummingbird cake is a traditional layered cake that makes every bite a real treat. Pineapple cream cheese frosting adds some crunch to the cake. The cake is generously topped with a layer of pecans . Chopped pineapple and ripe bananas pack a tropical flavor into the Southern dessert
Hummingbird cake is said to have been first created in Jamaica in honor of the country’s national bird, hence the name of the dessert. However, today this recipe is extremely successful in the southern United States, particularly in North Carolina and Alabama. This easy-to-make layer cake is perfect for picnics, potlucks, birthday parties, or anytime you have a group over, especially during holidays.
Tips for making the best hummingbird cake
Use ingredients that are at room temperature to prepare your cake.
To make gluten-free hummingbird cake, use gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.
If desired, omit the nuts.
How to Store Hummingbird Cakes
Place your hummingbird cake in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 days . For longer storage, place the cake in the refrigerator for up to a week
Ingredients
for the cake
All-purpose flour
3 Bags
Crystal sugar
2 Bags
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon
Backpulver
1 teaspoon
Salt
1 teaspoon
large eggs, beaten
3
Vegetable oil
1 1/4 Bags
crushed pineapple, juice reserved
8 ounces
Vanilla extract
2 TL
ripe mashed bananas
1 3/4 Bags
Pecans, chopped
1 Taxes
for the icing
unsalted butter at room temperature
1 Taxes
Cream cheese at room temperature
8 ounces
powdered sugar
3 1/2 to 4 cups
Salt
a pinch
Ananassaft
2 TL
Vanilla extract
2 TL
Pecans, chopped
1/4 Tax
for decorating
Pecans, chopped
How to make hummingbird cake
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