Hummingbird Cake

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This recipe has been in our family for 30 years (maybe more. We actually make it in three layers ... so we can squeeze in more frosting with every bite. I have never had anyone dislike this cake.. even people who say they don't like pecans, or pineapple, or banana. It is just a great cake and part of a family tradition for my family. It is a dense rich cake with a fantastic frosting. Directions on this recipe seem more involved that our traditional recipe ... but the ingredients are exactly the same.

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I have made this recipe several times since I first made it last Easter. I have made it with canned pineapple and fresh, and the texture is better with fresh pineapple. It reminds me of a combination of banana bread and spice cake. I make it with all the ingredients just like the recipe. The only change I made was to bake it in 9-inch cake pans. You won't need to use the parchment paper in the bottom if you do and will need to cut the bake time back to 25-35 minutes. I set my timer on 25 and then watch it after that. Because the top get crusty, I have to keep inserting a toothpick to know when it is done. This is one of my family's favorite recipes.

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Basic dough/cake recipe is reliable. I made the recipe as printed. Then, because I had read all critiques/evals listed, I re-made the recipe for the cake portion and then tried adding only pecans. Different but the cake portion was still of reliable texture and flavor. I then made the cake and added only fresh peaches. Again, a different flavor but the cake was still a good texture. My suggestion to anyone reading this eval and is a self-declared baker...try this recipe and share your results. Annie , Fremont , CA

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I really love this recipe! It is my go-to cake for a potluck or gathering. It is pretty straight forward and very elegant. I wouldn't change anything about this recipe. Every time I make this cake I get a ton of compliments on how moist it is!! I have made cupcakes and mini cupcakes as well and obviously I had to alter the baking time but they also turned out really great!

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Thought this was a really yummy concoction. Frosting was the best part, but if you look at the ingredients, it is obvious that it is going to taste and feel like almost a sweet bread, so I expected that, and was pleased with the flavor and texture. I used fresh pineapple, and I agree that it is important to try to use it. Would make it again as it is a relatively light but still quite enjoyable dessert.

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I made this cake for my son's b-day it was alright.... nothing I would think about baking again. The texture was more like a banana bread.

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So, a Hummingbird cake does have banana in it. Sorry, in my previous review I said it typically doesn't have it as an ingredient. I would reduce amount of bananas and the ginger/nutmeg. Fresh pineapple is the way to go if you can. It tastes so much different than canned.

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So, I saw this recipe in The Food Network Magazine and decided to try it for Christmas Dinner. I personally did not like it. It was more like a bread than a cake. It is very dense and has a strong taste of spices. The frosting is very good.

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This cake was awesome. I get so frustrated when I read reviews by people who give something stars and they haven't even tried the recipe. Could you please STOP doing that. This is to rate a recipe after you have tried it but then at least give it 5 stars.

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I've been eye-balling this receipe for the past few months. And have decided it will grace our table this year for Thanksgiving and my birthday, which I share on this "awesome" day. I know it will be a huge hit! Since everything of Paula's is fab!!!!