Recipe Name Hummingbird Cake Submitted by pdavis59 Recipe Description Lighter version of traditional southern classic hummingbird cake. Quantity 1 Quantity Unit two layer cake Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 23 Ready In (minutes) 43

Hummingbird Cake Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 cups flour unbleached 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup, crushed, sliced, or chunks pineapple, canned, crushed (8 oz) undrained 1 3/4 cup, mashed bananas 1/2 cup Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid 3 tablespoons 1 cup Vegetable Oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup, chopped walnuts, organic Steps Sequence Step 1 1. Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together eggs and next 5 ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not beat.) Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. 2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 23 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks and cool completely (about 1 hour). 3. Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Stir in vanilla. 4. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with walnuts, if desired. Cream Cheese Lemon Frosting Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups unsifted sugar, powdered 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons Lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh