Hummingbird cake recipe
Hummingbird Cake recipe
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Recipe intro
The Hummingbird cake recipe is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of banana, pineapple, and pecans. This Southern classic is known for its moist and tender crumb, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. It is a perfect choice for any special occasion or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family.Keywords: Hummingbird cake, dessert, banana, pineapple, cream cheese frosting.
Hummingbird cake recipe details
Ingredients
375 g | plain flour |
250 g | caster sugar |
1 tsp | bicarbonate of soda |
1 tsp | salt |
1 tsp | cinnamon |
250 g | pecans, chopped |
375 ml | vegetable oil |
3 medium | eggs |
1 ½ tsp | vanilla extract |
250 g | pineapple, crushed |
3 large | ripe bananas, peeled and mashed |
For the topping: | |
125 g | cream cheese |
60 g | unsalted butter |
1 tsp | vanilla extract |
225 g | icing sugar |
Instructions
To make the cake: Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 3, 170°C, 325°F.Grease and flour a 10-inch, 25cm tube pan.
Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl together and then stir into the dry ingredients, without beating.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level top.
Bake for 1¼ hours until risen and browned on top.
Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan and then invert onto a serving dish to add topping.
To prepare the topping: mix all the ingredients by hand until smooth and creamy. Spread over the top (patterned side) of the cake.
Cut into slices and serve.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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