Hummingbird Pancakes
A few months ago, this girl told me about a little thing called Hummingbird Cake.
I was floored at her mentioning a type of cake I’d never even HEARD of…much less eaten. I sort of packed it away in my head, and then last week I stumbled across this pretty little cake and I REMEMBERED.
Hummingbird Cake!
But instead of making a whole cake which I would undoubtedly eat all by myself – I went for pancakes and shared them with my girl and the pup. (Meeker doesn’t really like pancakes. I KNOW. But really, it’s okay. More for me.)
Hummingbird Pancakes
{adapted from Southern Living}
- 1 1/2 C all purpose flour
- 2 t baking powder
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1 T lemon juice
- 1 C milk
- 1 C mashed banana
- 1/2 C crushed pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/3 C sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 C toasted pecans
- 1 C plain (or vanilla) greek yogurt
- 2-3 T cream cheese
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
In a 1C measuring cup, squeeze half a lemon, then fill the rest with milk. Stir and let set (you could also use buttermilk if you have it on hand).
In another bowl, combine the banana, pineapple, sugar, and milk + lemon juice mixture.
Add the wet to the dry and stir until just combined.
Pour the batter by 1/4 C full onto a hot griddle (or pan), sprinkle each pancake with chopped pecans. When the pancake starts to bubble, flip to the other side for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
Filling
While the pancakes are on the griddle, combine the yogurt and cream cheese. Serve this between and on top of pancakes along with more banana slices, pineapple, and pecans.
Olivia @ Liv Lives Life:
December 6th, 2012 at 5:41 am
Those look like a plate of happiness.
I’ve never actually had Hummingbird Cake either…guess I’ll have to try it and these pancakes soon!
Nicole @ Just Live It:
December 6th, 2012 at 6:03 am
That. Looks. AMAZING!!!! (And so pretty too!).
emily hassman:
December 6th, 2012 at 7:17 am
Girl! I need those pancakes, like, RIGHTNOW. Yummmm! (And pancakes on pretty china and a cake stand? Love it.)
Lindsay's List:
December 6th, 2012 at 7:19 am
oh yum!
Natalie:
December 6th, 2012 at 7:23 am
These would be lovely for a Christmas morning breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
christina:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:08 am
Boy, oh, boy am I glad I told you about Hummingbird Cake!!! <3
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:25 am
I love Hummingbird cake…I thought maybe it was a Midwest thing, but maybe a Southern thing?
And that cake stand….love it.
Ashley:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:29 am
All I can say is, WHOA. And, I’ve never heard of those either!
Cait:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:38 am
These are my kinda pancakes!! I’m still not as brave about bananas as you so I might have to sub the fruit for something else…but otherwise I’m totally on board!
Also, Meeker, you need to like pancakes!! What if Katie and I made you bacon pancakes…topped with steak…and eggs. Would those be more acceptable?
Heather @ Heather's Dish:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:38 am
I could totally eat that entire stack right this second – and Nate loves pancakes, so I’d probably wait til he left for work to make them
Tamara:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:17 am
Hummingbird cake is amazing, but these look even better, if that’s possible!!!
Em (Wine and Butter):
December 6th, 2012 at 9:43 am
I LOVE discovering new desserts – like if I find out about a cookie I didnt know existed and im just SO EXCITED!
allie@sweetpotatobites:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:51 am
hummingbird cake is quite delicious, but i love this pancake version!
kim@hungryhealthygirl:
December 6th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I absolutely love pancakes and these look scrumptious! Well I know what’s for breakfast tomorrow morning!
Carly @ Snack Therapy:
December 6th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Pancake versions of real cakes make me happy. Because then I can eat them for breakfast.
Katie @ Blonde Ambition:
December 6th, 2012 at 11:38 am
I had never heard of Hummingbird Cake until I started reading food blogs regularly! I think I first saw them as a cupcake…
Anyway, the cake itself never really appealed to me (I have a thing about cooked fruit!), but OMG do these pancakes look good. That is an epic stack of flapjacks.
Kristen Waby/KristensFitnessNook:
December 6th, 2012 at 1:43 pm
Those pics are mouthwatering. Loving that cake stand! Did you paint it yourself or buy it that way?
Katie:
December 6th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Made it! It is a flower pot with a larger flower pot tray glued to it. Then painted. Easy peasy.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More:
December 6th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
oh my yum….
Sarah:
December 6th, 2012 at 6:23 pm
I have always wanted to make hummingbird cake. When you come over for tea someday, we will dine on it together, mkay?
Katie:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Deal.
Katie:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
I’m pretty sure that would be a done deal in his book.
Katie:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Thank you! Super easy to make!
Katie:
December 6th, 2012 at 8:50 pm
<3 you.
Ross | TheFaceBaby:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:40 pm
That stack looks incredible! Double-love that the filling is made with Greek yogurt. I can’t imagine my diet without that stuff. I eat it daily and sub it for mayo/sour cream in everything I make. It’s a health saver!
Katherine:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Waah – this looks amazing!!!
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lorie:
December 6th, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Oh yum. Hope baby A face planted in that goodness!
emily:
December 6th, 2012 at 11:12 pm
That looks yumtastic! I made a humming bird cake for book club this year (my first ever cake from scratch and also my first time tasting humming bird cake!) and it was ridiculous good.
Kristy @ Sweet Treats & More:
December 7th, 2012 at 12:07 am
I’ve never seen or heard of or tasted hummingbird cake! But now I want to, along with a stack of hummingbird pancakes. They look amazing!
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Erika:
December 7th, 2012 at 11:10 am
These look SO gorgeous!! I’m actually not the biggest fan of hummingbird cake, but these do look delicious
I love the styling!
Shelby:
December 9th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Looks delicious as always! I was wondering what kind of camera you use? You’re photographs are all so beautiful!
joelle (on a pink typewriter):
December 10th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I’m sure you already know that I’m appalled that Meeker doesn’t appreciate the amazingness of pancakes.. They’re the breakfast holy grail.
THESE look awesome though! I also have a recipe for actual Southern hummingbird cake, if you want that.
Amanda @ The Unfamiliar Kitchen:
December 10th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I loooooove Humingbird Cake. This is so smart. Very very nice
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