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    Hummingbird Cake

    Jan 24, 2023 4 minutes

    HUMMINGBIRD CAKE IS A CLASSIC, and it’s easy to see why. Tropical flavors bright fruity sweetness to this subtly spiced cake, pecans add just a touch of crunch, and a generous amount of rich cream cheese frosting rounds out the perfect bite. But this beauty’s beloved pineapple and banana flavors come to life in more than just cake with this collection of sweets.

    Classic Hummingbird Cake

    MAKES 1 (8-INCH) CAKE

    This Southern showstopper will be the centerpiece of your springtime celebrations.

    3⅓ cups all-purpose flour
    1⅓ cups sugar
    1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    ½ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
    1 cup mashed ripe banana
    ¾ cup

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