HUMMINGBIRD CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (HGTV)

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I saw this recipe on HGTV about 10 years ago. It is very moist and delicious. The three layers make for an impressive bakery style cake.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 cup chopped pecans
3 medium bananas, mashed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
16 ounces powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • Fold in eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla, pineapple with juice, pecans and bananas.
  • Blend well and divide into three nine-inch cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool cake thoroughly before frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • Fold together butter and cream cheese.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and lemon juice. Stir well.
  • Apply to all three cake layers. Stack layers and garnish with pecans.

Mujahid Rasheed
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This is the worst hummingbird cake I've ever had. It was dry, flavorless, and the frosting was gritty.


Thando Philani
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.


Nishan Tiwari
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This cake is way too sweet for my taste.


Razzan Waleed
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


Waleed Khattak456
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated, but the results are worth it.


Nathan Dreyer
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I found the cake to be a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


M D Sonu
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The cream cheese frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall this is a great recipe.


Malik Ibadat
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I can find at my local grocery store.


Najya Aziz
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Kashif Walton
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a fan of bananas, but I'm so glad I did! The cake was delicious and the bananas didn't overpower the other flavors.


Md Saddam
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kerion Daniels
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of pineapple, banana, and nuts. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Noman Masood
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my party!


Willem Blignout
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This is the most delicious hummingbird cake I've ever made! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting was perfectly sweet and tangy. My family loved it!