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6-Inch Hummingbird Cake
This small batch Hummingbird Cake is a uniquely delicious dessert for those times when you want a fantastic dessert for a smaller gathering.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (80 g) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 2/3 cup chopped ripe bananas, about 1 medium banana
- 1/3 cup (40 g) chopped pecans, toasted
For the frosting:
- 5 ounces (141 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups (275 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- toasted pecans, for garnish
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Instructions
To make the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round baking pans. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper, and grease the paper.*
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, oil, and vanilla, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the pineapple, bananas, and pecans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cakes are golden brown.
- Cool the cakes in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Reduce mixer speed to medium-low. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, and mix until combined. Mix in the vanilla. Continue mixing for another minute or two, until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake layers. Garnish with toasted pecans.
Notes
- *I use a cooking spray with flour, like Baker's Joy or Pam for Baking.
- Recipe adapted from Southern Living.
- Store tightly covered in the refrigerator up to a week.
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