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Hummingbird Cupcakes

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Quick Facts

Servings: 10
Prep Time: 40 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total: 1 hr. 5 min.

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Angie McGowan
A traditional banana-pineapple spice cake from the South—in cupcake form.

Ingredients

  • Cupcakes3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups very ripe mashed bananas
  • 1 8 oz can, crushed pineapple, not drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
  • Frosting8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

  • CupcakesPreheat oven to 350°F. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar and oil in stand mixer. Mix until well combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Add vanilla extract, bananas, and pineapple. Mix until just combined. Add nuts and mix just enough to incorporate.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cupcakes.
  • FrostingCombine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix with a hand mixer on low until combined and then on high for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 750
  Calories from Fat 382 (51%)
(67%)Total Fat 44g
(53%)Saturated Fat 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
(34%)Cholesterol 101mg
(38%)Sodium 923mg
(10%)Potassium 336mg
Total Carbohydrate 86g
(9%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 50g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(20%)Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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