MAKEOVER HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

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With pineapple, bananas, nuts and just a hint of cinnamon, this cake gets raves at potlucks and parties! -Sue Jernigan, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For icing, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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