Hummingbird Cake (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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  1. Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust with flour.
  2. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and toasted, about 8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop. Toss with the bananas, pineapple and 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl.
  3. Whisk the remaining 2 1/4 cups flour, the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a separate bowl with a mixer on high speed until thick and light, 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the vegetable oil.
  4. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the egg mixture, then gently fold to make a thick batter. Fold in the pecan-fruit mixture, then transfer the batter to the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes are firm and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pans on a rack, 25 minutes, then invert the cakes onto the rack to cool completely.
  5. Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer until fluffy, then gradually beat in the butter until combined. Sift the confectioners' sugar over the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Add the lemon zest and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
  6. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about half of the frosting on top, then cover with the other cake layer. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  7. Photograh by Stephanie Foley
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1061.2 Kcal (4443 kJ)
Calories from fat 564.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.71g 96%
Cholesterol 117.38mg 39%
Sodium 371.86mg 15%
Potassium 335.35mg 7%
Total Carbs 122.74g 41%
Sugars 88.61g 354%
Dietary Fiber 4.48g 18%
Protein 9.75g 19%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 63.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 401.11 Kcal (1679 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.7g 96%
Cholesterol 44.37mg 39%
Sodium 140.55mg 15%
Potassium 126.75mg 7%
Total Carbs 46.39g 41%
Sugars 33.49g 354%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 18%
Protein 3.68g 19%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 24mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.6
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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