Description
Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern cake. It is moister than most cakes and is usually paired with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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for the cupcakes
- 3 cups (720 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp all spice
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 8 oz (225 g) can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped walnuts
- 2 cups (480 ml) chopped bananas
for the frosting
- 1 8 oz (225 g) package of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (960 ml) of confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl, add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are just moistened. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup walnuts, and bananas.
- Pour batter into lined cupcake tins. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks before you frost them.
- Spread cream cheese frosting (made by beating together all the frosting ingredients) on top of your cupcakes. You can also sprinkle some walnuts on top for garnish if you so please.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Cake
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680