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.

Chef Michelle Weaver makes classic Southern shrimp and grits, crab cakes, deviled eggs and hummingbird cheesecake for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. I like to watch people eat this dish as much ...

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.

This regional gem is practically the definition of ‘tried and true.’ The Hummingbird Cake was first submitted to Southern Living in 1978, and it has since become our most popular Southern cake recipe ...

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 ...

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 ...

When the editors of Southern Living started a cooking club on Facebook, we weren't quite sure what to expect. Would the group become popular? Would it be a positive space on the Internet? Would ...

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 2 (8-inch) round baking pans with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes, oil, water, eggs, banana, and cinnamon. Beat with an ...

Though it’s beloved in the South, hummingbird cake wasn’t something I grew up eating. In fact, I never even had a slice until about 10 years ago. This classic dessert is typically baked as an iced ...