**Indulge in the Sweetness of Birdie Cake: A Delightful Treat for Bird Lovers and Bakers Alike**
Welcome to the world of birdie cakes, a delightful confection specially designed to attract and feed our feathered friends. These charming cakes, also known as birdseed cakes or birdy cakes, are a labor of love for both bird enthusiasts and baking aficionados. With their vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and nutrient-rich ingredients, birdie cakes have become a popular choice for backyard bird feeding and a creative outlet for bakers of all skill levels.
This comprehensive guide will introduce you to the art of making birdie cakes, providing step-by-step recipes for a variety of flavors and styles. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, you'll find everything you need to create these delightful treats. From classic suet cakes to no-bake options and even a special hummingbird cake, this collection of recipes caters to a wide range of birds and your own baking preferences.
Get ready to explore a world of flavors and textures as you discover the secrets of making perfect birdie cakes. Learn how to select the right ingredients, prepare the molds, and decorate your cakes with edible embellishments that will attract a variety of birds to your garden. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create beautiful and nutritious birdie cakes that will bring joy to both the birds and yourself.
HUMMINGBIRD CAKE BY PAULA DEEN
Make and share this Hummingbird Cake by Paula Deen recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Punky Julster
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE CAKE:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 3 (8-inch) round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, oil, pecans, bananas, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon and eggs. Stir well with a spoon until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 26 to 28 minutes, until the tops spring back. Cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then loosen from the pans and invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- TO MAKE THE ICING:
- Mix the sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla and 1 Tbs milk in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until the icing is smooth. If needed, add more milk, 1 tsp at a time, to achieve the proper spreading consistency.
- Ice between the cake layers, and on the sides and top of the cake. Sprinkle the top with the pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.6, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 534.2, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 76.6, Protein 7.5
BIRDIE CAKE
Steps:
- Put eggs in a ½ cup measure and fill to ½ cup with water. Mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, crushed pineapple and vanilla. Bake in round or oblong pan at 350℉ (180℃) for about 35 minutes. Icing. Beat ingredients well and pour over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts :
BIRDIE CAKE
One bite, and I understand wanting to eat all of this in one day! You get bits of pineapple in every bite. And it couldn't be easier to make - great for unexpected company. I know I'll be making this again!
Provided by Samantha Orso
Categories Cakes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Mix cake ingredients together and pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes
- 2. Blend all ingredients for icing together and ice cake when it cools
BIRD CAKES
For our feathered friends who need our help in the winter! If possible use flexible molds or muffin pans lined with paper cups. If you don't have flexible molds, immerse the molds in hot water for several seconds before removing the cakes. They also make a nice gift for our human friends who like to look after the birds. It is nice to make this in one large mold and display the cake in your garden (in a safe place away from other animals!) Don't take notice of the yield because that will depend on the size of molds you use. You can also be somewhat flexible with the amounts given in the recipe, they will still turn out well and much better than any store bought cakes for the birds. They love them and my 'garden restauant' is always full of satisfied customers! If you have some netting to put them in you can hang them from a tree branch.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 12 pies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pan start melting the fat.
- When almost melted, take off the heat, add the rest of the listed ingredients and mix well.
- Let the mix cool enough for the seeds to be evenly distributed and not sink to the bottom.
- Fill your molds, cool until set and un-mold.
- IMPORTANT: Do not use old and used fat from your deep fryer because that is not good for the birds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1075.7, Fat 98.7, SaturatedFat 42.3, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 202.2, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 12.1, Protein 14.8
Tips:
- For a moist and flavorful cake, use real butter instead of margarine.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter cake.
- Use fresh eggs at room temperature. Cold eggs will make the cake tough.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Underbaking will result in a gooey cake, while overbaking will result in a dry cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a variety of frostings to create different flavors and textures. Some popular options include buttercream, cream cheese, and chocolate ganache.
- Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, candy, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious and beautiful birdie cake that will be the star of any party. Just remember to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to have success. So get creative and have fun!
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