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Southern Living Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Cajunspices66 / All my dishes 1 year, 9 months ago Hummingbird Cake is such a lovely name that it makes you wonder its origin. Unfortunately, my research did not lead to an answer so we are still left wondering. It does seem plausible that it may have something to do with how sugary rich this cake is... More Prep:45m Cook:25m Servings:10	Cajunspices
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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3 eggs, beaten

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple, well drained

1 cup chopped pecans

2 cups ripe banana

Cream Cheese Frosting:

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup butter, room temperature

2 pounds confectioners' sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon together into mixing bowl several times.

Add eggs and oil to the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until ingredients are moistened

Stir in vanilla, pineapple and 1 cup pecans.

Stir in the bananas

Spoon the batter into 3 well-greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes,or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto cooling rack.

Cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Combine cream cheese and butter; cream until smooth. Add powdered sugar, beating with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

Frost the tops layers, stack and then frost sides. Sprinkle top evenly with the 1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans

NOTE:THIS RECIPE MAKES 3 LAYERS.. BUT MY PICTURE SHOWS 2 LAYERS..

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henrie 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Love this cake, great post, get another 5 from me.

rosemaryblue 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Great recipe! We love it too! :)

notyourmomma 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Love the Hummingbird cake....so delicious. I remember the Southern Living show where the chefs did the cook-off from many many years ago. This cake has been a favorite ever since. Thanks for the reminder. Have to make one soon. Yum.

lunasea 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Oh yeah - another one of my faves from Southern Living. I look at your picture and I want to lick the screen....yumm. This is a real classic recipe - thanks for sharing it!

jett2whit 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This is a family favorite! Got my 5
Jett

dixiediner 1 year, 9 months ago said:
This is one of my favorite cakes. Last time I had any was this past December. Now I'm drooling.........

lunasea 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Love the additional pictures - nice! Thanks so much...

jett2whit 1 year, 8 months ago said:
BEE YOO TEE FULL!! I love the eggs in the picture also! Great job!! jett

juliecake 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Simply fabulous, what a yummy looking cake!

blueeyes68ky 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Sounds good and looks good.

angelgirl94 1 year, 7 months ago said:
If I could rate this cake a 10 I would. This is the first 3-layer cake I've ever made and it turned out perfect. It's going to be tough but I'll try to share with my family and friends. Thanks for a delicious recipe. :)

cherylannxo 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Good Morning, I was commenting on someone elses page and I noticed the name of your cake and had to check it out. I love the ingredients in the cake, so I am definitely gonna make it. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful day....Cheryl

greekgirrrl 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Looooove this!!

mountainmama 1 year, 2 months ago said:
I make this every year and have since Dusty's wife made this cake and sent it to us. We were like OMG. Wonderful recipe and a great 5'er! :)

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