The Southern treat that goes by the name of hummingbird cake is instantly recognizable for those who grew up knowing the bursts of fruitysweetness that lay between layers of cream cheese frosting.

In the February 2018 issue of Southern Living, you may have seen an article entitled "The Mystery of Hummingbird Cake," in which Kathleen Purvis traced a dessert-based puzzle that has perplexed ...

This delicious Hummingbird Bundt Cake is easier than the traditional layer cake and has the taste of spring in every bite. Rich with bananas, pineapple, pecans, and spice, it’s the perfect dessert for ...

I must ask. Is hummingbird cake named that because it's made of hummingbirds? Are the crunchy bits really pieces of wings? Those are both valid questions! If you can explain the name right now and ...

The first appearance of a Hummingbird Cake recipe is said to have appeared in Southern Living in 1978. Many people, however, claim that their mother, grandmother or aunt made the cake for years, even ...

Pre-order copies of "American Cake" by Anne Byrn at annebyrn.com. Purchase hummingbird cake at Gabriel's Restaurant & Bakery, 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-427-9007, gabrielsdesserts.com. “If you ...

This Hummingbird Cake is sweet, dense and a crowd favorite in the Southern United States. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some ...

The hummingbird cake — most likely from Jamaica and named after the country’s national bird, the streamertail hummingbird — combines the natural sweetness of bananas and pineapple with pecans, ...

Don’t think for a minute this cake is named for its dainty lightness. Unlike the hummingbird, this cake is a dense, voluptuous beauty — the origins of its name still a mystery. A darling of the ...

Q: I would like to ask you about hummingbird cake, which is supposedly a Southern tradition. I had a taste of one, months ago: It was delicious. I was told then it was a Southern specialty. If it is, ...

This hummingbird cake is soft, moist, and full of pineapple, banana, and nuts. It’s a Southern classic topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans. You may also love my carrot cake and Irish ...