Turn the flavors of the beloved cakepineapple, bananas, coconut, and pecansinto hummingbird bread.
The tropical, sweet flavors of banana andpineapplepair perfectly with the crunchy texture of toasted pecans.
Is Hummingbird Cake Southern?
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Everything you need for hummingbird bread is easily found at the grocery store.
Full measurements are below with the recipe.
Itll stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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(But we doubt itll last that long).
If you want to freeze the cake, you canbut do so without the frosting.
Wrap the cooled loaf in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze up to 3 months.
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Frost overnight in the fridge, and add the frosting once thawed before serving.
Ingredients
Hummingbird Bread:
3very ripe bananas
1/4cup(2 oz.
)butter, softened
4oz.
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(1/2 [8 oz.]
Spray an 8- x 4-in.
loaf pan with baking spray.
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Mash bananas:
Mash the bananas using a fork.
You should have about 2 cups.
Add the egg and vanilla and beat just until combined.
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Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add pineapple, pecan pieces, mashed bananas, and shredded coconut (if using).
Fold gently just until combined when no large pockets of flour are visible, being careful not to overmix.
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Batter will be lumpy.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar, beating until it reaches the desired consistency.
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If you like a thicker frosting, you will probably use the full 2 cups.
Garnish with pecans, edible flowers, dried pineapple, or shredded coconut.
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