Hummingbird Skillet Cake Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • 4 ounces pecan pieces (about 3/4 cup; 113g)
  • 1 small pineapple
  • 1 small banana
  • 6 ounces plain or toasted sugar (about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon; 170g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon (3g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs (about 3 1/2 ounces; 100g), straight from the fridge
  • 1/4 ounce vanilla extract (about 1 1/2 teaspoons; 7g)
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter, melted (about 3/4 cup; 170g)
  • 5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (shy 1 1/4 cups, spooned; 155g)
  • 2 cups cream cheese frosting, Cream Cheese Buttercream, or another topping of your choice
  • Toasted pecans, to taste

Directions

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