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Hummingbird Cake
A moist banana pineapple spice cake with walnuts and a tangy cream cheese frosting.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 8 min📖 1 min readServes 10~395 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 36 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 8 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking36 min
Ingredients
10 servings
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For the cake
- 2.4 cup(~480 ml) Flour
- 3 Bananas
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Canned pineapple
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Walnut kernels
- 3 Eggs
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.9 cup(~180 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cinnamon
- 1 pack Baking powder
General
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Salt
For the coating
- 220 g Cream cheese
- 60 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Vanilla
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Mash the bananas, roughly chop the pineapple, and reserve a few spoonfuls of its juice.
- 3
Whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, and sugar.
- 4
Add the banana, pineapple, walnuts, and dry mixture, and mix without deflating the batter.
- 5
Divide the batter between two pans and bake at 175°C for 32 minutes.
32 min32:00 - 6
Cool the cakes completely.
1 hr60:00 - 7
Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- 8
Spread the frosting between the layers and over the top, then rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Do not drain the pineapple completely; a few spoonfuls of its juice help the cake stay moist.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice hummingbird cake thinly and serve with Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~395
kcal calories
6
g protein
55
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 6%Carbs 58%Fat 36%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Hummingbird Cake make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Hummingbird Cake take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 36 minutes; 68 minutes in total.Is Hummingbird Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Hummingbird Cake have?
Approximately 395 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 55g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Hummingbird Cake contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Hummingbird Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Hummingbird Cake need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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