Amazing Hummingbird Cake Recipe

This old fashioned hummingbird cake recipe is a soft cake packed with moisture from mashed banana and crushed pineapple. With toasted nuts for texture and a luscious cream cheese frosting slathered on top and between the layers, there are lots of flavors in this cake, but they work together beautifully. This moist cake is sure to delight your guests on any special occasion!
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[@carrieann5714]

I can't tell you how many times I've said "I'm going to make ______" and then John posts the recipe. I'm making this for Easter.

[@all4Dorian]

My thoughts exactly! my mom just mentioned this cake 😂

[@auburn.JoaoDuarte]

That makes us 3! OMG it's the collective consciousness!!❤❤

[@carrieann5714]

@@all4Dorian even though I’ve used a different recipe before I always go with a preppy kitchen one if it’s available. His cake recipes are always the best.

[@guycampbell733]

I literally had a couple request request this yesterday. I'd never even heard of it, but here's John with a brand new video!

[@janettebabcock7115]

So am I!!!😂❤️

[@Kayla43098u]

As a Jamaican I am extremely happy and I will definitely be trying this cake!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@phyllisvny]

Made this cake today. I didn't use pecans since I didn't have any. Didn't have crushed pineapple either so I used fruit cocktail in light syrup instead. What a cake. Absolutely scrumptious. Light and moist inside. Thank you!

[@queenvashtiful]

I would have to leave out the pecans. I'm glad to hear it is still lovely without them.

[@reckoning_now]

🤔🤔I’m Jamaican I never heard of hummingbird cake😮😮

[@sugarfreeforthewin]

😂😂

[@itzsheena5941]

Fi real? A years mi know bout it. Used to get it at a place in Mandeville but mi neva try bake it yet.

[@sanb3]

Love John for being such an inspiring you tuber❤❤❤❤❤

[@itzsheena5941]

As a jamaican, I can confirm that we do call them doctor birds. 🇯🇲 Thank you for this recipe and I can hardly wait to go shopping on the weekend for cream cheese and pecans. Need to try this! 😋

[@RedRiverMan]

i love that he pronounces "pecans" correctly to my north Mississippi ears. THe cake looks divine and I think I just learned about my next kitchen project!!!

[@angiereyes1639]

I LOVE PREPPY KITCHEN

[@AttackGoose]

I love the acknowledgement of going to "the bad place" when making cakes. So often they're delicious but not looking as nice as we envision and that's okay. ❤❤

[@KaydianRedz]

John, u know I gotta make this right😊Once I heard humming bird, I was like Jamaica of course. Biggest n baddess baker on KZbin. Whole lot of love coming from Jam down 🇯🇲💜

[@regularity2556]

I'm Jamaican and i never knew about this cake, thanks for sharing, i will try it one day.

[@regularity2556]

And yes, hummingbirds are also called doctor bird in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Elle9228000]

Pastry passion makes a delicious one

[@BriannaWynn-vl2rf]

lol that’s what my mom said too 🤣

[@heidid5275]

This looks so decadent! Love it….

[@gloriasindrey7622]

Hummingbird cake has been my number one bake over the years.of pastry chef .Only one item l changed was adding a 20oz can of crushed pineapple with cream cheese frosting. Happy baking!!!

[@khalikat9471]

😊Come to 🇯🇲 Jamaica my beautiful home😊 thanks for this John it's a sweet treat in my home, it's actually great with or without the frosting. Love n blessings from Jamaica❤❤

[@juliecory7092]

This is my very favorite cake and I've been making it for many years. I do everything in one bowl lol, because I hate extra dishes. I do mine differently, as many do, but the outcome is always fabulous and everyone's favorite desert. Thanks John, you're the best ❤

[@sasquatch885]

I love Hummingbird Cake! The recipe I’ve always used, very much like yours, said it was a southern classic. Now I know why everyone from the south that I ask about it doesn’t know what I’m talking about.😬

[@LunaLokiita]

COME TO JAMAICA!!!!! THANK YOU I LOVE YOU!! My favorite favorite baker on KZbin!

[@stacytaddiken7634]

O M G! I just made this but did cupcakes (it made 24 plus three 4 inch cake layers) and they are absolutely divine! I have never had or made a hummingbird anything until today and this is out of the ball park delicious 😋

[@starlakelsey2782]

You need the clay discs that go in your brown sugar. You'll never have another lump. It is just magical.

[@delilahboa]

I use marshmallows too…..I make my own brown sugar (so easy) and it’s always, always super soft with no lumps 👍🏻

[@vaniafeteira8766]

@@delilahboaI’m so confused 🫣 Can you elaborate? I need to know this!!

[@autumnarnell1845]

I just throw the end of a bread loaf since my family never uses it. Brown sugar never clumps.

[@violethouseworth5943]

I have a teddy bear

[@tmaffeo]

@@delilahboawow how do you make brown sugar ? 🌻🌻🌻

[@hiltop717]

Too funny! This is what I have baking in the oven!! Great minds think alike 😊😊😊😊

[@christinageigner6254]

John, you should try freezing your bananas. Keep the peel on. Freeze for a few months, thaw and squeeze out the fruit and as much juice as you can. The juice is almost like liquor. I do that for all my banana breads.

[@theangel5416]

You freeze the old bananas right?

[@boething]

I would make this, but my partner requested a homemade lemon meringue pie for Easter dinner. I always made that for my father’s birthday and wish I could send one to Heaven for him…. I love your videos and have your new cookbook preordered on Amazon!!

[@sublimnalphish7232]

I love that cake. I took the idea and added coconut and layered shaved chocolate in the middle of the cake layers. I called it a tropical dream cake. It's so good. But how could it not be. I used yogurt in it as a milk product to add what yogurt adds 😁 which is a tender crumb. I'm a cookie and ice cream girl but this cake and a few others are to die for.

[@meenha1976]

You always bring a smile to my face with the things you say and when you waved the wand after fetching the whisk. I also love the history parts and lots of tips n tricks

[@daniabrown4879]

As a Jamaican this is my favorite cake 🎂 ❤

[@briore3856]

I have twins just a bit younger than yours and discovered your channel while looking for smash cake recipes a few years ago. Such serendipity! And, as our lives are also increasingly busy, I was thrilled when I saw your new cookbook! Preordered instantly! From one twin parent to another, thank you for all you do!

[@lillysoumya]

❤❤❤ lovely presentation and yummy receipe 😊 Thank you John

[@emilybh6255]

Chia seed gel is the best binder to use instead of eggs. Just take 1/2 tablespoon Chia seeds and mix with 3 to 4 tablespoons water and let sit for ten minutes to become jelly-like.

[@iliyastefanov1039]

Благодаря за съветите за тази прекрасна торта, браво

[@loretta6089]

John watching your videos are a bright spot in my day ❤😊

[@starrynightstitcher7509]

Your cake looks so delicious! I look forward to making it. Thanks for the recipe! 😊

[@ericag8778]

I just made this and it is to die for! ❤❤❤

[@nicholamoo7766]

Hi John, I love all your scrumptious recipes. I have tried quite a few and they come out great every time. There are many different kinds of hummingbirds one of them is a doctor bird which can only be found in Jamaica and it is also the Jamaican national bird. One Love ❤🎉

[@kaywill9749]

Just pulled this out of the oven. I made 24 cupcakes and 2- 3/4th cup small cakes. They're adorable. Can't wait to frost everything tomorrow morning. Well, now there's 23 cupcakes. 😅

[@stephanierivera9116]

There is no other chefs recipes I trust more than yours every single time I follow your recipe the food comes out AMAZING! Would you ever want to do a healthy recipe book because I’m sure the food will taste impeccable. If there is anyone that can make salad and eating greens taste good it will be you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@feliciabourque]

That looks so yummy. I've never heard of a hummingbird cake

[@carenrickhoff1083]

This is my husband's new fav! I replaced 1 teaspoon of vanilla with 1 teaspoon of maple flavoring and also added one-third cup shredded, sweetened coconut. Love it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@tmaffeo]

Yummmmmm I’m def going to be making this 🌻🌻🌻

[@wildflower7321]

Never heard of this cake but it sounds delicious and I'm totally baking it for Easter!

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

You KILL It my friend many many thanks be bless with your family much appreciate what you do

[@wmdanroberts]

Well, I’ve been waiting. Welcome to the south and thank you! Nicely done, including blue laser cookbook effects!

[@zouzouameur1005]

Un grand chef je vous admire ❤

[@Jamaicgal52]

I'm Jamaican and yes, we do call humming birds, Doctor birds as well. I make this cake and a carrots cake every year at Easter, I just make it in two layers and reduce the cream cheese frosting, it's amazing.

[@purpleplanet1]

i am currently on a mission to try out every single recipes of yours since your recipes are the only ones that work out well for me, I am a self taught baker and so far none of your recipes have EVERRRRR failed me. LOVE YOUR WORK

[@superduperfam6827]

This recipe is THE BEST!!! You won't regret making this, it was a hit on Easter.

[@tomcurtis197]

I've made quite a few of your recipes and they come out perfectly, when I follow directions! Lol I have your first book and have ordered your second,for delivery in August. I can't wait to see what you've come up with in your second book!

[@The_McMeow]

Made this a few weeks ago. Wonderful recipe! Came out amazing!

[@user-jr3kl9hs4c]

You're amazing! I found you this morning and I've literally been watching your videos all day. I made your brownies, topped with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream...OMG yum! I love this cake. Delish!!! Thanks so much ❤

[@sheilaMagilicudy]

This is perfect for an Easter dessert. Love this cake. I am also making a yam pie instead of using pumpkin. It uses so less sugar due to their sweetness. Same spices and other ingredients as you would for pumpkin pie.

[@alicefrancini5769]

I have been searching for the Doctor Bird Cake my mom used to make for years. Watching your video, I thought this sounds just like it. Then you mentioned it's also called Doctor bird. The only thing different is mom used to put a few chopped maraschino cherries in the cake. She may have made it in a Bundt pan and poured a glaze over top. Either way I'm very excited To have this recipe. Thank you

[@macmanmpls]

This cake reminds me of my childhood. My mom made this cake and when I got older I would help her make it, along with a Lane Cake. Awesome video.

[@pennydickinson3258]

Thanks John, now I have to run to the store for bananas and crushed pineapple so I can make this cake!! Can't wait to try it:)

[@pennydickinson3258]

I made this shortly after watching the video and it was absolutely fabulous - everyone loved it! Kudos John for giving us such a wonderful recipe!!😘

[@dreamingwide]

The way you describe things is so inspiring, always makes me hungry. Love your cake recipes

[@TheTrumpReaper]

I can really taste the hummingbird. 😋

[@tofufapud9621]

this is almost similar to my sister in law’s recipe. Her hummingbird is the best!!

[@WINDYJEAN]

I would love this so much.

[@JamesDavis-jw6nj]

Amaze & Wow too?

[@nowistime8070]

I should have watched this before I made my hummingbird cake! I will do it again and next time it will be better

[@latonyad7769]

That cake looks so good!!!!! Cream cheese is my favorite icing ever!!! I can eat it alone🤣🤣

[@cindyalam7490]

Oh boy, that looks absolutely scrumptious!!

[@fousies]

My kids love this cake!

[@sarahhejab6596]

Great for Spring

[@user-vv9iw3qg4z]

I really love your recipes I never go wrong with them ... Thank you so much

[@marthab255]

This is a really old cake recipe. I used to make all the time. Love it.❤️

[@yvetteeuler2123]

I love all your recipes, thank you so much ❤

[@donnabringman6511]

I'm making the Hummingbird ake for Easter. Thanks for recipe.

[@kameikaoden7354]

This is my favorite cake to make for the holidays

[@TheEclecticPhotog]

My favorite cake! 😊

[@tuckermichael24]

Yummy, looks delicious

[@4star62]

Looks SO delicious! Thanks for the video!

[@MamasLab-101]

Yummm, this cake looks delicious!

[@angeliqueellis2979]

My absolutely favorite cake!!!!!!!! I even have the hummingbird cupcake recipe which I have yet to make. Do you have an alternative fat that can be used in place of vegetable oil?

[@sharonreznick4397]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I made this today, I think it is my new favorite cake. It is soooo good! Turned out perfect for our gathering today.

[@CathyBenavides]

I'm making this cake for the first time ever for Easter this weekend. Thank you for this insanely helpful video!!

[@nimcokeyse383]

Beautiful cake Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CaribbeanLife101]

That cake looks absolutely delicious 😋. Thanks John.

[@oliverjackson9008]

Thank you chef!

[@raykhemraj3923]

I will definitely try this cake.Looks so delicious.Thanks for sharing.❤❤

[@user-jz2xx9og4u]

you're oven knobs and kitchen is such a cool vibe!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@Rooz505]

Wowwww so yummy 👌

[@zinsmcfarland8187]

I love this cake it's delicious 😋😋

[@carlstawicki1915]

"Weird Sugary Void" sounds like a prog/bubblegum/acid rock fusion band. 😉

[@AndySaenz924]

I’ve made several of his recipes before, and they were delicious! I can’t wait to make this cake!

[@marynssonf]

First time I hear about this cake and it looks gloriously delicious. Thank you. ☺ 😋

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This is such a classic and you've made it look so super easy to make it a showstopping cake!

[@happydaysballoons]

That looks delicious. Always appreciate your efforts in giving us the recipe and origin story of your baked goods.

[@SaritaGardner]

Can’t wait to bake this one! 😛

[@leslieherring381]

Since this is a Jamaican recipe, I would use a dark rum in place of the vanilla in the frosting.

[@reggie9334]

Delicious ❤

[@lorig245]

I’ve made this cake it tastes amazing.

[@missyleng]

Never heard of a hummingbird cake! Sounds so yummy 1:02

[@1mezrahi187]

You made this look so easy to make and fun🎉 going to give this a try. ❤

[@maryswillow]

I made your original recipe for Easter several times, I’m excited to make this one!

[@tracymarino8619]

tried and lovedthank y

[@beatpirate8]

ive never heard this cake. interesting!

[@denisearonow4921]

I love your recipes. They are delicious and dependable. ❤

[@BelindaAmaro]

Wow how beautiful 😮I can’t wait to try this cake recipe 😋 you are awesome 👏 👏bravo

[@Karen-up8xo]

Love your tried, true & explicit tasty tips which create the super best VOILA! creation presentation!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@karinasanchez3285]

💛🙏✨🤤 ohh my, that looks incredible🥄!