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Hummingbird Cake

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A delightful cake combining tropical flavors of banana and pineapple, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Mix together the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
  6. Fold in the crushed pineapple, bananas, and optional nuts.
  7. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Frost each layer with cream cheese frosting and stack them.

Notes

For a fun twist, add mini chocolate chips instead of nuts or toasted coconut flakes on top.

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