Hello all you wonderful cake lovers! Thank you so much for voting on the next cake. I will be making the Hummingbird Cake tomorrow! I am so excited because I have never made this cake or anything like it before. It is full of chopped fresh pineapple, banana, and toasted pecan pieces! Wow, and to top it off, it has a rich cream cheese frosting! ( also a touch of ginger in the cake!)
I found the cake recipe while browsing through a Bon Appetit magazine from 2002, yes I have saved a few since I have had a subscription since 1972! I love that magazine. Anyway, the recipe calls for 8 inch pans, which I didn't have so I made a fun shopping trip to Kitchen Kaboodle! All baking items were 10% off, so got 2 beautiful pans with 2 inch high sides, a frosting spatula, parchment paper rounds, and because they were 50% off, 8 new red napkins! Yay!
Do not despair, followers, Red Velvet is next on the list, followed by Coconut! Maybe I'll do one of those cupcake style!
By the way, I am so proud of 2 followers who made the lemon cake last week. Hoping they post their experience soon for all to read. Next week is my birthday, wonder what kind of cake I will be eating??? (no I am not making my own, my sister, Chris, has volunteered)
Have a great weekend......
I knew I would be the only coffee cake vote! But thats okay, cause you are my mom, so you will make it for me special, right?? :) Can't wait to eat some cake!!!
ReplyDeleteDon't be sad, I will make all the cakes on the list! :) promise
ReplyDeleteYE GADS !!!! I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN, I CANT MAKE ALL OF YOUR CAKES..IM GOING TO HAVE TO CHOOSE..HOWEVER I GOT SUCH RAVE REVIEWS FROM THE GER. CHOC. CAKE.. I LOVE THE AFFIRMATION AND ADORATION..LOL...MY NEIGHBOR ATE A PIECE AND PROCLAIMED.. WOW YOU SHOULD GET A BLUE RIBBON FOR THIS ONE..SEE WHAT I MEAN..LOL..OH WHAT THE HECK,
ReplyDeleteIM GOING TO MAKE THE HUMMINGBIRD CAKE TOO
Hummingbird Cake? I had never heard of one before. Sounds like another southern classic. With all that yummy fruit it is bound to be delish! Have fun baking w/your new equipment :)
ReplyDeletei went to kitchen kaboodle today too! i bought an icing tip set. i think the red velvet should be made into cupcakes. it's really good if you crumble some of the cake onto the frosting! that's how they do it at crumbs. http://www.crumbs.com/cupcakes#product=195
ReplyDeleteHey KevJane that is a great idea about putting cake crumbles on the top! I also have had toasted pecans on the top. Be sure and let me see what you are decorating with your new tips!
ReplyDeletePS Charlene, I don't know the history behind the Hummingbird Cake, but I need to research and find out.
well, I will be making the cake queen's birthday cake this week(what am I getting myself into??)Pressure!! should be fun and maybe she will post it for everyone if its good!! ha ha...I will put a picture of it on fb for sure! Its going to be Chocolate Raspberry!! Happy baking everyone!
ReplyDeleteI am soooo looking forward to my birthday cake! I will for sure report back so all of you will know how my sis did! (she's a great cook, so I'm not worried) :)
ReplyDeleteHi everyone, just getting my ingredients together for the Cake Queen's Birthday Cake!!! fresh raspberries from local stand, bittersweet chocolate, my homemade fresh raspberry jam, cocoa powder, and lots of other wonderful ingredients!! I will keep you posted, I am making the cake tomorrow night and then ganache on sat and put it all together!! so excited, hope she likes it!
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