Hummingbird Carrot Cake

Name: Hummingbird Carrot Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ginger; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 c olive oil; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 c granulated sugar; 1/2 c light brown sugar, packed; 1-1/2 c ripe bananas, mashed (about 3); 1 c pineapple, pureed (about a 20-oz can, drained); 3 c carrots, shredded; 1 c sweetened, shredded coconut flakes; 24 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened; 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 c confectioners sugar (aka powdered sugar, 10x sugar, or icing sugar); 1 c chopped pecans

22 steps

Prep:10minCook:35min

Hummingbird carrot cake is like four delicious cakes rolled into one! Just imagine biting into a super-moist and fluffy layer cake with all the best ingredients, topped with a delectably smooth cream cheese frosting, pecans, and candied carrot curls.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:01:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Nutrition per serving

Calories923.3 kcal (46%)

Total Fat63.8 g (91%)

Carbs83.5 g (32%)

Sugars58.8 g (65%)

Protein9.3 g (19%)

Sodium406.6 mg (20%)

Fiber4.3 g (15%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Hummingbird Carrot Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Step 2

Grease and parchment line two round 8” x 2” cake pans.

Step 3

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.

Step 4

Using a stand mixer or electric handheld mixer, blend together olive oil, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 5

Then, add both sugars and mix until smooth.

Step 6

Turn off the mixer and add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet, all at once. Mix everything together just until combined (don’t overmix, or the cake may become too dense).

Step 7

Finally, by hand, fold in bananas, pineapple, carrots, and coconut.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the batter between two baking pans.

Step 9

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let cool on the counter.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Step 11

Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla.

Step 12

Then, add confectioners sugar and mix until smooth.

Candied Carrot Curls

Step 13

Using a vegetable peeler, make long, wide strips of carrot.

Step 14

Preheat oven to 225℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 15

Add 1 c water and 1 c granulated sugar to a pot and bring to a boil.

Step 16

Lower the temperature slightly, add carrots, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 17

Then, drain carrots from the pot and let cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 18

Next, place carrots on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 19

While still warm, wrap carrots around the handle of a wooden spoon, then let them cool for about 30 minutes.

Decorating Hummingbird Carrot Cake

Step 20

Once the baked cakes have cooled, apply a thick layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one layer, then add the second layer on top, and apply a crumb coat of frosting to the entire outside of the cake.

Step 21

After applying the crumb coat, place the cakes in the fridge for 30 minutes before adding the final layer of frosting.

Step 22

Finally, add cream cheese frosting over the entire cake and decorate with pecans and candied carrot curls. Enjoy!

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