The Southern treat that goes by the name of hummingbird cake is instantly recognizable for those who grew up knowing the bursts of fruitysweetness that lay between layers of cream cheese frosting.

I must ask. Is hummingbird cake named that because it's made of hummingbirds? Are the crunchy bits really pieces of wings? Those are both valid questions! If you can explain the name right now and ...

The hummingbird cake — most likely from Jamaica and named after the country’s national bird, the streamertail hummingbird — combines the natural sweetness of bananas and pineapple with pecans, ...

The first appearance of a Hummingbird Cake recipe is said to have appeared in Southern Living in 1978. Many people, however, claim that their mother, grandmother or aunt made the cake for years, even ...

Don’t think for a minute this cake is named for its dainty lightness. Unlike the hummingbird, this cake is a dense, voluptuous beauty — the origins of its name still a mystery. A darling of the ...

In the February 2018 issue of Southern Living, you may have seen an article entitled "The Mystery of Hummingbird Cake," in which Kathleen Purvis traced a dessert-based puzzle that has perplexed ...

Southern Hummingbird Mini-Bundtlettes are bite-sized Bundt cakes made with an adaptation of the classic Hummingbird Cake recipe. Think carrot cake with bananas replacing the carrots and you’ll have an ...

This delicious Hummingbird Bundt Cake is easier than the traditional layer cake and has the taste of spring in every bite. Rich with bananas, pineapple, pecans, and spice, it’s the perfect dessert for ...

Look at this. Just look at this beautiful Hummingbird Cake from celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's newest cookbook, Comfort Food. Would you believe that the cake itself requires less than 10 ingredients?

This hummingbird cake is soft, moist, and full of pineapple, banana, and nuts. It’s a Southern classic topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans. You may also love my carrot cake and Irish ...

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