Hummingbird Cake: The Best Homemade Treat for Sweet Moments
A delicious and moist Hummingbird Cake is perfect for any sweet occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until well blended, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour mixture, followed by pineapple, bananas, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into prepared baking pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- Try using different nuts like pecans for a varied flavor.
- Ensure your bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg