Hummingbird Cake Recipe
Make Hummingbird 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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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Add-ins
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Add Add-ins
Gently fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- 6
Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Make the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 10
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting, add the second layer, and repeat. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
