HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad's favorite, so I always make it for his birthday. It makes a memorable dessert for any celebration and is lovely with a summer meal. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups mashed ripe bananas
1-1/2 cups canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 teaspoons half-and-half cream
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the bananas, oil, eggs, pineapple and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the shortening, butter, lemon zest and salt until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar alternately with pineapple juice. Beat in cream. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Fat 35g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 113g carbohydrate (85g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Fru Clintine
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Mdabdul Alim
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


SK BEATS MUSiC
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lee Steelman
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Patricia Romero
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Abdulla Akondo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Rayna
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


OLUBUNMI MORAKINYO
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


winnie gotsilemang
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


the soul gamer
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Tai Ayoub
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Emigod Fine
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ugochukwu Enwerem
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shruti Chaudhary
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is absolutely delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Vanessa Mcmann
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Johnez Johnez
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Melin Borysewicz
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This cake is absolutely amazing! I made it for a party and everyone raved about it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Shahadot Hossen
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe!


Junaid Jd
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


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