Hummingbird Cake

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 16, 2003

Very very yummy!!! I made it for Christmas and it relatively easy- the only time consuming thing was figuring out how many bananas equalled 2 cups and actually mashing the bananas (use approx. 5 med-large bananas and a potato masher). Otherwise, very easy to make. Reminded me of one of my grand- mother's cakes, but this was better! I'll be passing it along!

—TINA DAVIS

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 25, 2007

I had made this a few years ago and loves it but using this recipe it tasted like a really good bananna bread with frosting. Not a bad recipe at all just not what I was aiming for.

—Jamie

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Jul 23, 2003

Hummingbird cake started life as a spice cake with banana and pineapple. This cake was made more delicious by adding 1t cinnamon and 1t alspice. Also, to enhance the banana flavor I processed the bananas in a blender. For some reason this releases more banana flavor into the cake. This is a moist and rich treat!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jul 06, 2007

This recipe is great. Try replacing the oil with applesauce for a healthier version. My family prefers the applesauce-version on taste alone.

—LindsayBH

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Feb 12, 2003

A friend made it for my birthday. Having gotten rather tired of Banana Nut Muffins (too fake tasting), I was delighted at how good this cake is. She did press nuts into the frosting. It was HEAVEN, and we will make it again. Very fresh banana taste, very moist, and no big wet pineapple chunks. Blended right in.

—KRISTY916

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Feb 22, 2007

I usually bake this in a tube pan and I add a dash of cinnamon to the batter. Pre-made cream cheese frosting works well with this cake. It is delicious!

—GINAH1

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Nov 11, 2002

i found this recipe years ago in an old cookbook and everybody just adored it!my daughter even loved it!

—JARRADSGIRL

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Apr 28, 2011

I tried other viewers suggestions to cut down on the oil which now I wish I hadn't. It wasn't as moist as I'd hoped for. Will follow the recipe as written next time I make it and hope for moistness.

—DeniseM

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Nutrition

Calories
719 kcal
36%

Carbohydrates
86.4 g
28%

Cholesterol
75 mg
25%

Fat
40 g
62%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
7.4 g
15%

Sodium
342 mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hummingbird Cake

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 719
Calories from Fat: 360

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 62 %
Saturated Fat 9.5g 47 %
Cholesterol 75mg 25 %
Sodium 342mg 14 %
Potassium 231mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 86.4g 28 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 7.4g 15 %
Sugars 62.4g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 7 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 19 %
Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 25 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 34 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.