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Hummingbird Cake

If you're looking for a classic Southern recipe that's sure to wow your family and friends, Hummingbird cake is guaranteed to be a hit. This comforting, moist cake with its creamy cream cheese icing and dried pineapple flower garnish is perfect for impressing your guests and is a no-fail dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 591.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3-4 med bananas)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • One 8oz can crushed pineapple with juice
  • two 8 oz blocks cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp orange juice

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉/176℃ and grease and flour two 9-inch baking pans.
  • Mash bananas and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Start adding the flour mixture, a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, beating until just combined after each addition.
  • Add bananas and pineapple (with juice) and mix until combined well.
  • Use a measuring cup to evenly disperse batter into prepared pans, then firmly tap bottom on pans on counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown and when toothpick inserted, no wet batter, only a few moist crumbs on toothpick.
  • Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes, then remove cakes and continue cooling on rack completely.
  • Spread icing between layers, then remaining amount over top and sides of the cake, if desired. Like I stated before, our family just enjoys the small amount in between layers and on top, so you may have to double (or at least add one more block of cream cheese) the recipe to cover sides also. Top with Dried Pineapple Flowers for an extra special touch.
  • Add all icing ingredients to a medium bowl and beat on medium speed until light and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 591.5kcalCarbohydrates: 73.31gProtein: 8.37gFat: 30.66gSaturated Fat: 18.08gCholesterol: 141.58mgSodium: 507.13mgFiber: 1.72gSugar: 46.3g
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