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Southern Hummingbird Cake: The Best Dessert to Delight Your Family

Southern Hummingbird Cake
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A delightful Southern Hummingbird Cake that is sure to please any family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped ripe bananas
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the pineapple, bananas, pecans, and coconut.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

Notes

  • For added moisture, you can soak the layers with simple syrup before frosting.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance to enhance the flavors.

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