Hummingbird Cake

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SERVES: 12

COOK TIME: 55 Min

This 1950's-style cake has got it all. Hummingbird Cake is nutty, cinnamony, and loaded with fruit! Grab your bundt pans, and get in the kitchen! Company's coming over, and this cake is sure to woo every last one of them.

What You'll Need

1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (4-serving-size) package vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained with juice reserved
4 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ripe banana, cut up
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1/3 cup prepared cream cheese frosting

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes, the oil, pineapple, eggs, and cinnamon. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup; add it to the bowl then beat with an electric mixer until mixture is thoroughly combined.
Stir in banana, pecans, and cherries; mix well then pour into prepared pan.
Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan 20 to 25 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Let cool completely.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese frosting 10 to 15 seconds. Stir until smooth and pourable then drizzle over cooled cake before slicing.

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toniretman 5006408

Oct 28, 2018

Loved it. Made a homemade chocolate cream cheese frosting

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scottgoodman 2376481

Dec 02, 2017

My coffee klatch loved this.

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nelsonmb2 9666568

Feb 20, 2016

Can you leave out the banana or replace it with something else?

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 22, 2016

Hello! - You can leave it out altogether or replace it with any other chopped fruit of your choice. Enjoy!

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ktrouble1 6431998

Feb 20, 2016

Hi a lot of the recipes I see ask for vanilla pudding please can you tell me an English alternative then I can finally make some of these fabulous recipes. Thanking you in advance X

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 22, 2016

Hi there! Unfortunately, we have never tested with any English alternatives. However, after doing a bit of research we found two products that many people recommend as similar to American pudding mix: Bird's Instant Custard Powder and Angel Delight. Again, we cannot guarantee the results, but it seems like these two have similar ingredients and may work for you. If you do decide to give it a try, please let us know how it turns out, so we can help our other English friends! :) Thank you.

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sparky214

Jul 11, 2014

Made this for a family reunion and needless to say it was the only one like it, usually have duplicate dishes brought. The whole cake was gone as soon as everyone had picked up desserts. People were looking for recipe. I will bring it again this year! GREAT

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Test Kitchen Team

Jul 14, 2014

Sounds like next time you'll have to make two! :)

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cbcorliss 9924092

Apr 17, 2014

I love trying new Recipes and this one was a hit

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Puckmom68

Jun 21, 2013

I love to make this cake taking it to a reunion tomorrow. This recipe is very forgiving . I switch it up and it always comes out good . Today I used walnuts instead pecans and added coconut. I also added dark chocolate chips this is good as dessert or with coffee in the morning . Always moist and tasty

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PaBobbi

Jan 27, 2013

this cake looks great cant wait to try it im going to bake it this week

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Heather416905 6722377

Jan 19, 2013

Moist & delicious - had rave reviews and requests for the recipe last night

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maryannfedewa 5568063

Dec 06, 2012

Exquisite looking cake. Used Kroger Brand Conola oil as lubricant and cake came out very well. Very festive looking cake which I'm taking to Ladies Guild meeting tonight. Yum!

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gjbailey 5736231

Dec 01, 2012

I think with a sugar free cakemix and making a splenda cream cheese frosting, this would work for a diabetic diet. If you don't indulge to much!

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lap39 3787048

Nov 29, 2012

Is there a recipe for the prepared cream cheese frosting or is it something you buy in the grocery store already prepared.

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cheesey 1857248

Nov 30, 2012

1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese 4 teaspoons butter Mix well with electric mixer. Done. Easy.....

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chpstks

Nov 28, 2012

This recipe sounds good, can't wait to try it!

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tinysnickers 2712799

Nov 28, 2012

THIS IS A WONDERFUL RECIPE. I ALSO USED A PINEAPPLE CAKE MIX.

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cken

Nov 28, 2012

do not like those cherries. Do you think I could use cranberries? Would I have to increase sugar if I used cranberries?

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whosyournana 9622226

Dec 04, 2012

cranberries would change the whole flavor of the cake. it is very difficult to replace the one of a kind of maraschino cherry taste.

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bvmiller 9714449

Jun 21, 2012

No matter what I do, I cannot get a bundt cake to come out of the pan without part of it sticking inside. Before I had a teflon pan I didn't have this problem. Help. I love cakes baked in a bundt pan.

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deniseerica

Sep 19, 2012

Always use solid shortening to grease pan (not a spray!) and then lightly flour. This has always worked for me.

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lucylue

Nov 28, 2012

I even had problem with my teflon pan! I was using spray pam..then I tried oil and flour. Same problem. I recently tried Crisco solid shorting and my cake fell right out!

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dkhale307 6300604

Jun 19, 2012

I have made this recipe many times. The only change I make is using a pineapple cake mix. It is wonderful.

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irenewhitcomb 9427750

Jun 04, 2012

I just put this recipe in my recipe file. It sounds delicious and can't wait to try it. It makes me think of the holidays but mainly Christmas. The lodge members would go crazy over this recipe.

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Mybobba1 6118392

Dec 27, 2011

Could this be baked in a 9x13 pan??

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tinysnickers 2712799

Nov 28, 2012

YES, IT CAN BE PUT IN A 9X13 CAKE PAN. IT COULD ALSO BE BAKED AS MUFFINS OR CUPCAKES :-)

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kburke7537 4557433

Dec 04, 2011

This sounds alot like a cake my Mom made when I was growing up. I'm looking forward to making it and seeing if it brings back some good memories!

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little miss 0915

Nov 28, 2011

Deb, my mom used waxed paper to keep her cakes from sticking. she never had a problem and it add NO calories. you can also eliminate the flour too. Waxed side goes down facing pan, of course. I think you can also use parchment paper. to make it healthier with no so many calories or fats, I would use applesauce or at least olive oil in place of vegetable oil. I would also use an egg substitute to reduce cholesterol. to add a festive look, add 1/4 C. green maraschino cherries

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kentner 7385103

Jun 22, 2012

Well, why didn't I think of that. Cutting the parchment might be a bit tricky, but well worth the effort! I'm trying it!

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DebKam

Feb 07, 2011

Absolutely amazing cake - doesn't need the frosting. Only change I would make is to grease (with Crisco) and flour the pundt pan. I used Pam and part of the cake stuck. Definitely a keeper!

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Member 3901758

Sep 16, 2010

Not bad, but not great. If I didn't want to waste calories, I would eat something I liked better.

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livelovelaugh

Feb 18, 2017

Would love to know what was wrong for low marks since all of the other reviews were so positive even most were over the top with love!

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