Whisk first 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (try making your own vanilla extract.1 8oz can crushed pineapple (undrained).2 cups sugar (you could probably use a bit less if you’re not into super sweets).3 cups flour (I usually use 1/2 all-purpose and 1/2 soft white wheat).(We like easy baking around here try this Fresh Pear Cake for another easy cake.) It’s really super easy! So be sure to give Hummingbird Cake a try, and impress your family and friends with your baking prowess. This oil-based cake (not butter) is a cinch to put together, and its impressive appearance only makes it look difficult. They add a lovely texture to the creamy frosting, and it really seals the deal. What I love about my Granny’s recipe are the finely chopped pecans (and that’s PEE-cans) she includes in her cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, whisk flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. There are slight variations in the recipes I’ve seen over the years, but the tropical flavors or pineapple and banana, along with a cream cheese frosting are consistent elements. Grease three 8' cake pans with cooking spray and line with parchment circles. This post may contain affiliate links, which simply means I may earn a commission off of links at no extra cost to you.
That’s pretty impressive for a magazine that is now celebrating its 50th year. Southern Living magazine, the icon of life in the South, says that the recipe for Hummingbird Cake is the most requested recipe in its entire history.