Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 unit

Eggs

2 cup

Sugar

3 cup

Cake flour

1 tsp

Soda

1 tsp

Cinnamon

1 tsp

Salt

1 unit

Crushed pineapple

1 cup

Nuts

1 cup

Mashed bananas

1.5 cup

Crisco oil

1 tsp

Vanilla

Step 1
~8 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a tube pan.

Step 2
~8 min

Sift together cake flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3
~8 min

In a separate bowl, cream together oil and sugar until well combined.

Step 4
~8 min

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 5
~8 min

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 6
~8 min

Stir in crushed pineapple, nuts, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.

Step 7
~8 min

Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.

Step 8
~8 min

Bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9
~8 min

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10
~8 min

Frost with cream cheese frosting (not specified, but typical for Hummingbird Cake).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not overmix the batter.

Ensure bananas are ripe for best flavor.

Cool cake completely before frosting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (cinnamon, banana)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Often served at celebrations and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthdays
Holidays
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Potluck
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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