Hummingbird cake

Hummingbird cake is a delightful banana-pineapple spice cake that originates from the Southern United States. This moist and flavorful cake features flour, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, ripe bananas, pineapple, cinnamon, pecans, vanilla extract, eggs, and a leavening agent. It is often topped with a rich cream cheese frosting that beautifully complements its fruity and nutty flavors.

The origins of hummingbird cake trace back to Jamaica, where it was named after the island's national bird, the Doctor Bird. In 1968, the Jamaica Tourist Board introduced the recipe to American consumers as part of a campaign to promote tourism, sharing it alongside other traditional Jamaican dishes.

The cake quickly gained popularity in the U.S., with one of its earliest known appearances in Southern Living magazine in February 1978. That same year, it even won the Favorite Cake Award at the Kentucky State Fair. By 1990, it was celebrated as Southern Living's favorite recipe and remains one of the magazine's most requested recipes to this day.

Hummingbird cake typically features two or three layers, filled with pecans or walnuts, mashed bananas, and crushed pineapple. The cream cheese frosting adds the perfect finishing touch, making this cake a cherished treat for any occasion.