Tennessee Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Indulge in a slice of Tennessee history with this classic Hummingbird Cake recipe, straight from a beloved 1982 cookbook! This moist and decadent cake, a true Southern favorite, features a perfect blend of bananas, pineapple, and spices. Get ready to experience the taste of Tennessee in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1172.3 kcal
Protein 31g
Rating 3.3 (8 Reviews)
Tennessee Hummingbird Cake

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Ingredients for Tennessee Hummingbird Cake

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How to Make Tennessee Hummingbird Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas. Add the mashed bananas, pineapple, and pecans to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
  5. In a third bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

287g

Fat

47g

Carbs

42g

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