Humming Bird Cake Recipe
Make Humming Bird Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cake
Cream Cheese Frosting
Garnish (optional)
Method
Cake
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Add Bananas and Pineapple
Stir in the mashed bananas and crushed pineapple into the wet mixture.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Nuts
Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts gently.
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and the frosting is fluffy.
Assembly and Garnish
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting on top, then add the second layer and repeat. Top with the third layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish the Cake
Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top and add fresh mint leaves for decoration, if desired.
