Hummingbird Cake with Pineapple

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple, drained and crushed
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 cup coconut flakes

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 60-70 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts, pineapple, and coconut flakes.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per slice
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 55 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist, tender crumb
• Sweet and flavorful with a hint of pineapple
• Topped with a cream cheese frosting (recipe below)

User Comments:

• "This cake was a huge hit at my last dinner party. The pineapple adds a unique and delicious flavor."
• "The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the sweet cake."
• "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pineapple cake."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the batter.
• Do not overmix the batter, as this can make the cake tough.
• If you do not have chopped walnuts or pecans, you can substitute with another type of nut, such as almonds or hazelnuts.
• The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.