I made this Hummingbird Cake recipe I found on Mr. Food.
I followed the directions exactly with 1 exception, I took 1/2 cup of toasted sweetened coconut and sprinkled it on top.
I used the Tupperware Chop ‘N Prep to chop up the cherries in about 10 seconds, same for the pecans (I love time-saving tools!)
There would be a couple of things I would do differently when making this recipe again. I would not include the cinnamon or use 1/2 as much. It sort of tasted like a spice cake. I would probably add in 1/2 cup crushed pineapple into the cake batter, just a personal preference.
I would also double the frosting recipe so it entire cake could be covered and cover it with toasted coconut (again a personal preference).
Have you made this before and what differences are in your recipe? I would like this into form next time with my changes.
It looks and sounds amazing… Wish I had something like that here at home right now, it would curb that sweet tooth craving. I can’t seem to find anything here to help with it right now….
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Thanks! I love crushed pineapple, so the frosting was delicious all on its own.
This looks new to me and I haven’t heard about this before.. I guess I need to give this try.. Thanks for the idea..
You are welcome!
Nobody could just resist sweets.
I agree!
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I’ve never made it but It looks pretty good–I’m not fond of toasted coconut, but everthing else YUM!!!!
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I think you could toss out what you didn’t want from the recipe to make it like you want.
This looks so delicious. How much more if I could taste it.
About 30 minutes when you bake it.
Enjoy!
This looks so good!! Bookmarking!
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Yes it is Pam. Maybe you can post a cupcake version. I was thinking of making a hole in the middle and adding the frosting in that way.
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I have never herd of this cake before, so I have no suggestions. I like the idea of pineapple though sounds yummy!
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Some have told me it’s kinda like having a banana split cupcake. So whatever you want on your banana split, you can have on your cupcake. Not so sure about chocolate syrup though.
Yummy! Love the addition of the toasted coconut
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It was super delicious!
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looks yummy!!
I love hummingbird cake!
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How do you make it, the same way or another variation?
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Thanks for coming back. Let me know how you like the cake!
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Wow – I’m impressed – that looks delicious!
Leigh
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It was very good I had to hide it to keep from eating it.
Wow! this looks amazing! makes me want to dive in for a bite. I will definitely try this. Thanks for sharing!
Let me know how you like it!
Hearing the word Hummingbird, I thought it has the Hummingbird as a design. Silly me. Anyway, it does look delicious especially because of the toasted sweetened coconut. Coconuts are love.
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I’m not talented enough to draw anything period. But bake, I can manage. It was delicous! Enjoy!
I made this for dinner tonight, it came together so quick and everyone loved it! Including Mr. Picky 4 year old that won’t eat anything besides hash browns and chicken nuggets. Thanks for a great recipe!!
So glad to hear that you liked it! Glad Mr. Picky liked it to. Always great when you find something they will eat!
Oh WOW! This looks absolutely scrumptious! I had never even heard of it before! Will be trying it ASAP–probably without the cinnamon.
Thank you for sharing this on NOBH!
Love and God Bless,
Christy
It is a very delicious cake, enjoy!
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Would’t it be great if we could do a virtual taste test before we bake? Then we could really enjoy our first run through.
I write in my cookbooks now with changes like you noted so I can fine tune the recipe.
Thanks for sharing!
It’s definitely a recipe to change to suit your needs. Think of it as a sponge-banana-split cake…delicious!
We make a Hummingbird cake every Christmas. I have an old recipe used by my husband’s family. It’s so good.
A great cake to have for Christmas!
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I have been looking for something different to make for the holidays. This seems pretty easy to follow. I want to say thank you so much for sharing this with us! Have a great holiday!
Thanks Peggy. I hope you enjoy this at your holiday dinner!
NEVER HEARD OF THIS CAKE –BUT LOOKS AND SOUNDS GOOD….
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It’s like a banana split on cake! Enjoy!
this looks so good. i am going to make it thanks
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I must admit, I’ve never heard of a Humming Bird Cake but it looks amazing! This looks like it could be a great cake for the Holidays, yummy but different. I so easily tire of the same old recipes & am constantly looking for something unusual. I think this fits the bill. Thanks so much for sharing! I can’t wait to try it.
It’s something to have at holidays and special occasions to really cherish its deliciousness.
That looks delicious! The coconut is a nice touch.
It is yummy. Great for that special time or just because you want cake!