Making Hummingbird Cake for Spring!

By Tatyana's Everyday Food · 90 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment and spray the sides with baking spray. (Two 9-inch pans also work.)
2. In a large bowl, beat the buttermilk, oil, eggs, vanilla and sugar for a few minutes until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Sift them into the wet mixture and mix for about 1 minute, just until incorporated.
4. Fold in the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple and diced pecans with a spatula. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
5. Bake at 350°F for 24 to 26 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the layers sit in the pans for about 5 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter on high speed for 7 to 9 minutes, until fluffy and white. Add the softened cream cheese and beat for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl so the mixture is smooth.
7. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and a tiny pinch of salt. Mix on low until the sugar is incorporated, then beat on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until fluffy.
8. If the frosting is too soft, chill it for a few hours. For best texture, make it the night before and let it soften at room temperature for about an hour before using.
9. Level the cooled layers with a long serrated knife. Spread a generous amount of frosting between each layer and level it with an offset spatula.
10. Spread a thin crumb coat over the outside and smooth it. Chill the cake for about 30 minutes, then frost the outside with the remaining frosting.
11. Garnish the sides with diced pecans if you like, and add edible flowers on top if you like.
12. Refrigerate the assembled cake for a few hours so the frosting sets. Keep it refrigerated overnight if possible; it keeps well for 3 to 4 days. Cover any cut face with plastic wrap.

Summarized from Tatyana's Everyday Food's video. Watch it for the details.

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