Mini Hummingbird Cakes
Treat yourself to a slice of Southern charm with our Mini Hummingbird Cakes recipe. These charming little cakes capture the essence of the traditional hummingbird cake in a bite-sized delight. Featuring a moist pineapple and banana base, speckled with crunchy pecans and a hint of cinnamon, each mini cake is crowned with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or a little self-indulgence.
(3.5"x2.2"x1.3")
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or spray 8-cavity mini loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
STEP 2
For cakes: Whisk together all dry ingredients. Stir in oil, eggs and pineapple until combined. Mash the bananas and add to batter. Stir in pecans.
STEP 3
Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
STEP 4
Cool loaves in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert loaves onto wire rack and cool completely, about an hour.
STEP 5
For glaze: beat cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix until smooth. Add glaze mix and blend until fully combined. If glaze is too thick, thin with an additional tablespoon milk.
STEP 6
Place glaze in plastic baggie and seal. Snip off one corner and pipe glaze over covered loaves.