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 ...

Church cookbooks are full of hidden gems, and these cakes are proof. From rich chocolate bundts to light, fluffy pound cakes, ...

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 ...

If you’re from the American South, then there’s a 99 percent chance you have heard of Hummingbird Cake. To me, Hummingbird Cake is like a cross between Pineapple Upside Down Cake and banana bread.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...