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Hummingbird Cake

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A delightful Southern cake layered with flavors of banana and pineapple, wrapped in cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in pineapple and mashed bananas.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting as desired.

Notes

Ensure bananas are truly ripe for maximum sweetness. Reserve some nuts to sprinkle on top for added texture.

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