HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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This is a delicious cake which is very quick and easy to make. If you keep leftover bananas in the freezer, this can be whipped up at a moment's notice. PLEASE NOTE: cooking time indicated is for a bundt pan. The directions also list cooking times for a loaf pan and a layer cake pan.

Provided by dojemi

Categories Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour (no need to sift it)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs (extra large)
1 cup mild vegetable oil (e.g., corn oil or canola oil)
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, about 4-6 ounces)
2 large bananas, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons butter, softened (margarine can be substituted)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (1 lb) package powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease and flour 1 (10-inch) bundt pan, 2 (8x4x2-inch) loaf pans, or 3 (8 inch) layer cake pans. Set aside.
Using wire whisk, stir together dry ingredients to simulate sifting. Set aside.
Break eggs into large mixing bowl. Beat until thick and lemon-colored.
Add all other cake ingredients (oil, pineapple, nuts, banana, and vanilla) Mix well.
Gently stir in reserved flour mixture. Mix only until lumps are gone and dry ingredients are moistened.
Pour into greased and floured pan(s).
Place pan(s) on center shelf of oven.
Bake until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean (about 1 hour for bundt pan, 50 minutes for loaf pans, or 25-30 minutes for layer cake pans).
Place pan(s) on wire rack for 10 minutes.
Invert cake onto rack and allow to cool completely.
For frosting, blend together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Frost top of cake with cream cheese frosting.
This freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9605.1, Fat 513.9, SaturatedFat 156, Cholesterol 1128.2, Sodium 5929, Carbohydrate 1202.4, Fiber 35.4, Sugar 922.8, Protein 102.3

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Jessica Thompson

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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this cake again.

Samim Salim

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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I might try using less sugar next time.

Ingunn Gunnardottir

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I'm not a big fan of pineapple in cakes, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The pineapple adds a wonderful tropical flavor to the cake.

Hana hana Gamogxana

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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best hummingbird cake he's ever had.

Jackson Makumi

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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the cream cheese frosting, it's the perfect complement to the sweet cake.

Ken Lumumba

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I'm not a big fan of hummingbird cake, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.

Flem Flam

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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked it. But the flavor was still good.

Dan Hard

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I've been making this hummingbird cake for years and it's always a favorite. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.

Denzel Hobbs

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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.

Scott Moody

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This cake is absolutely delicious! The pineapple and banana give it a wonderful tropical flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.

Milka Chrispine

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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I might try using less sugar next time.

Ashley Montez

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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.