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Hummingbird Cake
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 55 minutes
Impress guests with a delicious Hummingbird Cake featuring Betty Crocker Super Moist cake mix, pineapple, and banana. Great for potlucks!
Ingredients:
  • 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
  • 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, well drained, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 medium)*
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or clear vanilla
  • 1/2 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan generously with shortening and lightly flour or use baking spray with flour.
  • Place the pineapple in a colander over a bowl and use the back of a spoon to press and extract as much juice as you can; save the juice. Drain the chopped cherries on paper towels and gently pat them dry.
  • If needed, combine reserved pineapple juice with additional water to reach 1/3 cup. In a large bowl, blend cake mix, pineapple, bananas, oil, cinnamon, pineapple juice mixture, and eggs using an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes. Gently fold in cherries and pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Bake the cake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center springs back when lightly touched. Then, use a knife to loosen the cake from the pan and let it cool completely for about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Homemade Vanilla Glaze by combining powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, thick syrup-like consistency.
  • Transfer frosting from container to a microwavable bowl. Microwave it uncovered on High for about 15 seconds or until it can be stirred smoothly and reaches a drizzling consistency. Alternatively, heat the frosting in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until it's thin enough to drizzle.
  • Spread the delicious glaze over the top of the cake and store it loosely covered at room temperature.