Dessert

Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart is for Dessert.

Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart takes 30 minutes to cook.

Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart are:

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
3 cups whole wheat blend flour or regular
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup egg beaters eggs
3/4 cup organic apple sauce
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups chopped bananas
8 ounces light or fat free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup low fat margarine, "salt free"
1 1/2 pounds confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Here is how you make Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart:

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE Step 1 Sift the following ingredients together: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon When finished add 1 cup chopped pecans and set aside. In another bowl combine: 3/4 cup egg beaters 3/4 cup organic apple sauce 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup crushed pineapple 2 cups chopped bananas. Step 2 Stir all together by hand, NOT in a mixer, until well mixed. Do NOT beat. Fold liquid mixture into dry mixture until well-mixed. Again, do NOT beat! Step 3 Divide batter into three 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and covered with a fine layer of flour. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until set in the center. Make sure not to overbake the cake. It makes all the difference between having a wonderful cake or a dry mass of flour and sugar. Step 4 Cool cakes, then ice with: 8 ounces light or fat free cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened or low fat margarine, "salt free" 1 1/2 pounds confectioner's sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat together cream cheese and butter until mixed, then beat in sugar. Finally, add vanilla.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GOTSCOTT1.

The nutritional information for Hummingbird Cake for the heart smart is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 489.6

• Total Fat: 12.1 g
• Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
• Sodium: 258.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 92.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 7.6 g