{"id":"4d44f9ed-fbe6-4f44-8ec1-82811f557830","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4d44f9ed-fbe6-4f44-8ec1-82811f557830","source_url":"https://thesaltycooker.com/sticky-pudding-hummingbird-cake-with-pineapple-toffee-sauce/","title":"Sticky Pudding Hummingbird Cake","description":"Ultra moist, dense, Southern-style cake soaked in warm pineapple toffee sauce!","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT55M","total_time":"PT130M","image_url":"https://thesaltycooker.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/StickyPuddingHummingbirdCake-blog-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"8 tablespoons unsalted butter ((room temperature))","item":"unsalted butter ((room temperature))","quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"packed"},{"text":"3 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":3},{"text":"2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract","item":"pure vanilla extract","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup buttermilk ((see notes below for substitute))","item":"buttermilk ((see notes below for substitute))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup maple syrup","item":"maple syrup","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup mashed ripe bananas ((about 2 bananas))","item":"mashed ripe bananas ((about 2 bananas))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups all-purpose flour ((or 1:1 gluten-free flour))","item":"all-purpose flour ((or 1:1 gluten-free flour))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes","item":"sweetened coconut flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup chopped pecans","item":"chopped pecans","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup chopped pineapple","item":"chopped pineapple","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup pineapple juice","item":"pineapple juice","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"packed"},{"text":"8 tbsp unsalted butter ((room temperature))","item":"unsalted butter ((room temperature))","quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"homemade vanilla ice cream","item":"homemade vanilla ice cream"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Make the sauce while the cake is baking. In a saucepan over medium low heat mix the pineapple juice with brown sugar ands butter. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes until smooth and combined. Do not let it boil.","section":"Make the Pineapple Toffee Sauce:"},{"number":2,"text":"Stir in heavy cream, and vanilla. Cook 5 more minutes, stirring, until silky. Remove from heat and transfer to a glass container to cool slightly.","section":"Make the Pineapple Toffee Sauce:"},{"number":3,"text":"Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray baking dish with nonstick spray.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":4,"text":"Mash bananas. In a mixing bowl, beat sugars and butter for 3 minutes until light and creamy.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":5,"text":"Mix in eggs, vanilla, buttermilk, maple syrup, and bananas.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":6,"text":"In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Add dry to wet and mix until just combined. Fold in pineapple, coconut, and pecans.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":7,"text":"Pour into baking dish. Bake 45–55 min, until toothpick comes out clean and top no longer jiggles.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":8,"text":"Let cool slightly. Poke holes all over top with toothpick. Pour warm toffee sauce evenly over cake. Let soak in at least 1 hour.","section":"Make the Cake:"},{"number":9,"text":"Slice and enjoy — serve warm if possible.","section":"Make the Cake:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T03:35:27.59576+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T03:35:27.59576+00:00"}