Hummingbird Cake III

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A tropical tasting cake, it is the next best thing to a tropical vacation in the middle of winter. Also known as a Bumblebee Cake.

Submitted by Dee Akeson
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
1 to 11 - x inch sheet cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 2 cups diced bananas

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a large cookie sheet with sides, or an 11 x 17 inch jelly roll pan.

  2. Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil; stir until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in bananas, 2 teaspoons vanilla, pineapple, and 1 cup pecans.

  3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack.

  4. Beat 1/2 cup pecans, cream cheese, butter or margarine, confectioners sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cake.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

462 Calories
27g Fat
54g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 462
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 123mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.