Hummingbird Cake

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on May 23, 2007.

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Ingredients:

Hummingbird Cake

Cake:

  • 1 package (18.25 ounce) yellow cake mix
  • 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, well drained with juice reserved
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 medium-sized ripe banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Cream cheese frosting:

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter, softened
  • 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Coat a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes, oil, pineapple, eggs, and cinnamon.
  4. Add enough water to the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup; add it to the bowl then beat with an electric mixer until mixture is thoroughly combined.
  5. Stir in the banana and pecans; mix well then pour into the pan.
  6. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 to 25 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.
  8. Let cool completely.
  9. To prepare frosting, using an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
  10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and blend well.
  11. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream cheese frosting for 10 to 15 seconds.
  12. Stir until smooth.
  13. Drizzle over the cooled cake before slicing.
  14. Optional: sprinkle cake with toasted pecan pieces.

Makes 12 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
670 calories, 35 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 110 mg cholesterol, 500 mg sodium, 86 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 66 g sugar, 6 g protein

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