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Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Hummingbird Cake

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  • on September 09, 2012

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    Why do people blame the recipe for their own mistakes? If you take your cake out of the oven 15 minutes before the suggested time and it's already dry and overcooked I really don't think it is an issue with the recipe. This recipe is delicious and very easy to do.

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  • on July 21, 2012

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    Baked this cake for my cousin birthday...everybody enjoy it, i just changed instand of the oil I put a cup of light sour cream,came out moist and delicious.

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  • on July 18, 2012

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    This got great reviews from everyone who tasted it. Sweet without being too sweet, and the frosting gives it just the right balance.

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  • on July 14, 2012

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    This is a great cake. I sometimes add a dash of clove to just give a zing. The ginger and other spices really make this my go to comfort cake. My family Loves it.

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  • on June 07, 2012

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    This cake turned out fantastic!!! Everyone loved it. I followed the recipe exactly. The baking time was perfect. Make sure to use 8 inch baking pans. That may have been the problem others experienced. I put the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours before transporting to the party.

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  • on May 13, 2012

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    So delicious. Used 9in pans and baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes on one pan and 36 on the next (I must have a hot spot in my oven which is odd as it is new, and I have never noticed uneven baking before, so I would just check the cake after 30 minutes and 9in pans will be fine. Cake was moist and the lemon zest is essential in the icing. My boyfriend kept saying "there are so many flavors!" ha. I followed the advice of another review and used half of the veg oil called for and half applesauce. If transporting this cake, make sure the cake is in the refrigerator for more than an hour before you move it. I took the cake on a 13 minute drive (70 degrees outside, and the icing melted and the top of the cake started to slide. After a couple of hours in the fridge it was back to normal icing consistency. Refrigerate and be careful if transporting!

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  • on April 21, 2012

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    Followed the recipe exactly and all I have to say is WOW!! I made this for my husband's birthday and he thought it was the best hummingbird cake he had ever had!

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  • on April 09, 2012

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    This recipe turned out really moist. My mom and I made it for Easter dinner. We did add chopped pecans on the side and toasted coconut on the top. Everyone loved the frosting. Unfortunately I did have to make this recipe twice. The first time we used two 9 inch pans which was an oops and they turned out too dry. The second time we used 8 inch pans and decreased the temp to 325 d/t we used dark pans which yielded a success.

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  • on April 04, 2012

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    have made this recipe at least three times, and the cake always turns out amazing. i have given this recipe to numerous people that ask for it after they taste it. it takes a bit of time, but is so well worth it. making it for easter, because everyone in my family has been asking if i was going to make it again this year :

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  • on November 21, 2011

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    My cake did not turn out like the photo above. I wish I could upload a photo. My BFF and I both made this cake .. hers: baking for 50 mins cake was burnt and hard. I stopped mine at 35 mins, the cake was done but not "fluffy". Was more dense like a bread or one person even said "like a fruitcake texture"! The TASTE is great though but I may make in a sheet cake next time. You may want to have someone re-test this recipe. THANKS

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