Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake is a delightful Southern dessert that combines the tropical flavors of banana and pineapple with a hint of cinnamon, creating a moist and flavorful treat. This dairy-free version ensures everyone can enjoy this classic cake without compromising on taste.

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 100 grams
• granulated sugar - 100 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• ripe banana - 1 medium, mashed
• canned crushed pineapple - 100 grams, drained
• vegetable oil - 60 ml
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• chopped walnuts - 30 grams
• powdered sugar - 50 grams
• coconut milk - 30 ml

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two small cake pans (about 15 cm in diameter).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
3. In another bowl, mix the mashed banana, drained crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the frosting, whisk the powdered sugar and coconut milk together until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed.
9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
10. Slice and serve your delicious dairy-free Hummingbird Cake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains bananas which are high in potassium and fiber.
• Incorporates nuts, providing healthy fats and protein.

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