RestaurantsAugustHummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Inspired by August
Time2h
Serves10

creole cheesecake, brûléed banana, pineapple ice cream

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Ingredients

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Hummingbird Cake

Creole Cheesecake

Brûléed Banana

Method

Hummingbird Cake

1

Prepare the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, bananas, pineapple, pecans, and vanilla.

4

Combine and Bake

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.

5

Cool and Assemble

Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

Creole Cheesecake

6

Prepare the Cheesecake

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

7

Mix Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and heavy cream.

8

Bake

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.

9

Cool

Allow to cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Brûléed Banana

10

Prepare the Bananas

Slice bananas in half lengthwise.

11

Brûlée

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bananas, cut side down. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cook until caramelized, about 2-3 minutes.

Pineapple Ice Cream

12

Blend Ingredients

In a blender, combine chopped pineapple, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

13

Chill and Freeze

Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until solid.