Have you ever heard of a hummingbird cake before? Well, it’s making a comeback! It’s a very old classic that was “boss” (very cool, terrific) back in the day. In 1968, the Jamaican tourist board began sending out press releases to the United States including a couple of their local recipes, one of which was the Doctor Bird Cake, later changed to a number of different names in America including “the cake that doesn’t last” and “hummingbird cake” (The Doctor Bird was an actual bird much like the hummingbird.)
While many individuals were already making versions of this cake in the southern United States, in 1978, a Mrs. Wiggins shared it with Southern Living Magazine. That’s when it really became popular.
This is a heavy cake due to the amount of banana and pineapple it contains; however, I’ve added a bit less to lighten the load. Traditionally, it contains more fruit than flour.
For the frosting, instead of using a soft, moist cream cheese frosting, I’ve used one that crusts over. When you make frosting that crusts over, you can smooth it easier, much like professional buttercream frosting. Meanwhile, this gluten free hummingbird cake recipe is just delicious! Enjoy.
An old fashion cake turned lighter and gluten free - A gluten free hummingbird cake recipe that will knock your socks off!
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*Whole Foods carries Mother's Choice butter which has no color added. Using butter without color will result in whiter frosting.
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Would Mochiko sweet rice flour work in place of super fine rice flour?
Lee
Lemorie,
Sweet rice flour is chewier and stickier than superfine rice flour. Many people use it as a substitute but I've tried it and didn't care for the texture.
Carla
Facebook Comment - Jan. 8, 2016:
"I just made this yesterday! Best gluten free cake I have made in a long time"
~E.D.A.
Facebook Comment - April 7, 2015,
"I made this at Easter, its very good."
~B.S.S.
This was the BEST gluten free baked item that I've ever made. After going to three stores, I couldn't find a gluten free cake flour. What I did was sifted two cups of King Arthur All Purpose gluten free flour and added 2 tsp of xanthan gum, a tsp of baking powder and a tsp of baking soda. It turned out amazing. Thank you for such a great recipe.
Amy.
I am glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe. If you click on the link in the words "Carla's Gluten Free Cake Flour Blend Recipe" it will take you to page where I provide you with a homemade gluten free cake flour blend you can make at home. However, it looks like you've created your blend that works well. Congratulations!
Carla