There’s culinary lore surrounding how hummingbird cake got its name. Some say it’s because of the noise people make while eating (a satisfied “hum”) or that people simply “hover” over the cake like birds to nectar. When you combine hummingbird flavors (pineapple and banana) with coffee cake crumbs, you’re left with an irresistible “hum-worthy” cake, perfect for brunch, afternoon tea or dessert.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans or a 9x13-inch baking pan with spray oil.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1 teaspoon of the salt until well combined.
In a blender or food processor, pulse 1 cup of the pineapple until slightly liquefied with some pineapple bits remaining.
In a medium bowl, whisk together blended pineapple, remaining 1 cup diced pineapple, eggs, banana, oil, honey and cinnamon.
Fold pineapple mixture into flour mixture and gently stir until no streaks of flour are visible.
Fold in pecans.
Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
In a small bowl, combine butter, remaining 3/4 cup flour, brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using the back of a fork, lightly mash until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over cake(s).
Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of cake(s) comes out with moist crumbs, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, using a handheld mixer, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle cooled cake(s) with icing.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
290
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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