@@all4Dorian even though I’ve used a different recipe before I always go with a preppy kitchen one if it’s available. His cake recipes are always the best.
When I was little girl, my mum was super strict about cakes and desserts. When I left home at aged 19, I remember going to a bakery and buying a slice of hummingbird cake with a mile high of gorgeous whipped vanilla cream topping . 32 years later and I still remember it like it was yesterday. What a joy! Brink back the classics!!!
Made this cake today. I didn't use pecans since I didn't have any. Didn't have crushed pineapple either so I used fruit cocktail in light syrup instead. What a cake. Absolutely scrumptious. Light and moist inside. Thank you!
I made a different recipe and it tastes like a subtle banana nut bread. What does the cake actually taste like traditionally? I was imagining a stronger pineapple flavor.
John, u know I gotta make this right😊Once I heard humming bird, I was like Jamaica of course. Biggest n baddess baker on TH-cam. Whole lot of love coming from Jam down 🇯🇲💜
As a jamaican, I can confirm that we do call them doctor birds. 🇯🇲 Thank you for this recipe and I can hardly wait to go shopping on the weekend for cream cheese and pecans. Need to try this! 😋
i love that he pronounces "pecans" correctly to my north Mississippi ears. THe cake looks divine and I think I just learned about my next kitchen project!!!
Lol, I first saw this original recipe, well originally in my head, and a southern living magazine many moons ago. I am glad to hear more of the story about its origin. And regardless of who started it, dang, it’s fabulous!
I love the acknowledgement of going to "the bad place" when making cakes. So often they're delicious but not looking as nice as we envision and that's okay. ❤❤
Hummingbird cake has been my number one bake over the years.of pastry chef .Only one item l changed was adding a 20oz can of crushed pineapple with cream cheese frosting. Happy baking!!!
I love Hummingbird Cake! The recipe I’ve always used, very much like yours, said it was a southern classic. Now I know why everyone from the south that I ask about it doesn’t know what I’m talking about.😬
😊Come to 🇯🇲 Jamaica my beautiful home😊 thanks for this John it's a sweet treat in my home, it's actually great with or without the frosting. Love n blessings from Jamaica❤❤
You always bring a smile to my face with the things you say and when you waved the wand after fetching the whisk. I also love the history parts and lots of tips n tricks
i am currently on a mission to try out every single recipes of yours since your recipes are the only ones that work out well for me, I am a self taught baker and so far none of your recipes have EVERRRRR failed me. LOVE YOUR WORK
I love that cake. I took the idea and added coconut and layered shaved chocolate in the middle of the cake layers. I called it a tropical dream cake. It's so good. But how could it not be. I used yogurt in it as a milk product to add what yogurt adds 😁 which is a tender crumb. I'm a cookie and ice cream girl but this cake and a few others are to die for.
I have twins just a bit younger than yours and discovered your channel while looking for smash cake recipes a few years ago. Such serendipity! And, as our lives are also increasingly busy, I was thrilled when I saw your new cookbook! Preordered instantly! From one twin parent to another, thank you for all you do!
I have made the older version many times. Including my wife's baby shower. I love to change out the vanilla extract for lemon flavour. It takes what is an immaculate cake up a notch.
This is perfect for an Easter dessert. Love this cake. I am also making a yam pie instead of using pumpkin. It uses so less sugar due to their sweetness. Same spices and other ingredients as you would for pumpkin pie.
Hi John, I love all your scrumptious recipes. I have tried quite a few and they come out great every time. There are many different kinds of hummingbirds one of them is a doctor bird which can only be found in Jamaica and it is also the Jamaican national bird. One Love ❤🎉
Made this last night, delicious! I did add coconut and a splash of Malibu rum for a Pina colada taste and it was SO good! Thanks for another great recipe!
I will be making your recipe for Hummingbird cake next week for my husband’s 78th ..I’ll send you a picture ❤ Thanks for your videos..I’ve enjoyed them for years..
There is no other chefs recipes I trust more than yours every single time I follow your recipe the food comes out AMAZING! Would you ever want to do a healthy recipe book because I’m sure the food will taste impeccable. If there is anyone that can make salad and eating greens taste good it will be you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
I made this today for my son’s 18th birthday cake. Thank you so much, it was a huge hit, and so so delicious. Everyone raved and I got so many compliments from my son’s friends. I’m feeling pretty cool 😎 I even got to share some factoids about it being a Jamaican Dr Bird cake. So fun.
I have been searching for the Doctor Bird Cake my mom used to make for years. Watching your video, I thought this sounds just like it. Then you mentioned it's also called Doctor bird. The only thing different is mom used to put a few chopped maraschino cherries in the cake. She may have made it in a Bundt pan and poured a glaze over top. Either way I'm very excited To have this recipe. Thank you
This was my mom’s favorite cake. She passed in 2018….I found the recipe she’d had a year later. It’s the same as your recipe. I’ve made it several times. There was a few times I over mixed it and it didn’t come out quite right. Now I know what went wrong. This is now MY absolute favorite cake! ❤ Thank you for sharing this delicious cake recipe and tips.
This is my husband's new fav! I replaced 1 teaspoon of vanilla with 1 teaspoon of maple flavoring and also added one-third cup shredded, sweetened coconut. Love it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Wow! I'm not a baker, no patience, no mixer. Did I mention no patience? But one of these days one of your recipes might inspire me to make my "once every 10 years" cake. Or I could just ask my mom to make one of your cakes. Until then I'll just keep binge watching your videos. Thanks for making me hungry!
I'm Jamaican and yes, we do call humming birds, Doctor birds as well. I make this cake and a carrots cake every year at Easter, I just make it in two layers and reduce the cream cheese frosting, it's amazing.
Do you have any suggestions on high altitude (5000’) for this cake? I wasn’t sure with the addition of fruit the altitude will affect it as dramatically as a non fruit would ( like a sunk center).
I've made quite a few of your recipes and they come out perfectly, when I follow directions! Lol I have your first book and have ordered your second,for delivery in August. I can't wait to see what you've come up with in your second book!
You're amazing! I found you this morning and I've literally been watching your videos all day. I made your brownies, topped with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream...OMG yum! I love this cake. Delish!!! Thanks so much ❤
O M G! I just made this but did cupcakes (it made 24 plus three 4 inch cake layers) and they are absolutely divine! I have never had or made a hummingbird anything until today and this is out of the ball park delicious 😋
This is my very favorite cake and I've been making it for many years. I do everything in one bowl lol, because I hate extra dishes. I do mine differently, as many do, but the outcome is always fabulous and everyone's favorite desert. Thanks John, you're the best ❤
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made this today, I think it is my new favorite cake. It is soooo good! Turned out perfect for our gathering today.
Ok I was supposed to make peach cobbler for Easter dinner buuuuuuuut now I'm going to make this Saturday night in addition to the cobbler I'm making the next day. I want to do the pineapple flowers too. BEAUTIFULLY done John! 🍍🍌🎂🥜😋😋😋😋❤🤎💛
This looks appetizing. I fully understand the butter vs. oil. I am not a fan of oil in cakes, though. I am more likely to substitute applesauce or banana. Not a baker or cook by any means. I understood that eggs bring body and rise to baking. I am willing to admit I am wrong. My wife enjoys your channel. She has been mentioning this cake lately. Now I know where the seed was planted, so to say.
I have been looking for a great recipe that is consistent, and when I saw you're posting this one, I knew finally I'll be able to make one that works every time! BTW, I agree with you on bananas, for eating a bit under ripe is best.
Just pulled this out of the oven. I made 24 cupcakes and 2- 3/4th cup small cakes. They're adorable. Can't wait to frost everything tomorrow morning. Well, now there's 23 cupcakes. 😅
We had a very similar recipe we ate growing up that my grandma used to make . She called it “cake that doesn’t last” because there were never any leftovers. She always made it a day or three in advance because she said it tasted best after it sat a couple of days
John, please tell us what brand name scale you use! There are lots of choices - I’ll choose the one you use. Thank you so much. Enjoying your recipes - the savoury ones are incredible as well - you really are the “Top Chef” - how lucky your family is!
I can't tell you how many times I've said "I'm going to make ______" and then John posts the recipe. I'm making this for Easter.
My thoughts exactly! my mom just mentioned this cake 😂
That makes us 3! OMG it's the collective consciousness!!❤❤
@@all4Dorian even though I’ve used a different recipe before I always go with a preppy kitchen one if it’s available. His cake recipes are always the best.
I literally had a couple request request this yesterday. I'd never even heard of it, but here's John with a brand new video!
So am I!!!😂❤️
When I was little girl, my mum was super strict about cakes and desserts. When I left home at aged 19, I remember going to a bakery and buying a slice of hummingbird cake with a mile high of gorgeous whipped vanilla cream topping . 32 years later and I still remember it like it was yesterday. What a joy! Brink back the classics!!!
I’m a Jamaican baker born and grown in Jamaica and I just want to say thank you for acknowledging my country!!!
Made this cake today. I didn't use pecans since I didn't have any. Didn't have crushed pineapple either so I used fruit cocktail in light syrup instead. What a cake. Absolutely scrumptious. Light and moist inside. Thank you!
I would have to leave out the pecans. I'm glad to hear it is still lovely without them.
As a Jamaican I am extremely happy and I will definitely be trying this cake!!!!! ❤❤❤❤
I made a different recipe and it tastes like a subtle banana nut bread. What does the cake actually taste like traditionally? I was imagining a stronger pineapple flavor.
John, u know I gotta make this right😊Once I heard humming bird, I was like Jamaica of course. Biggest n baddess baker on TH-cam. Whole lot of love coming from Jam down 🇯🇲💜
As a jamaican, I can confirm that we do call them doctor birds. 🇯🇲 Thank you for this recipe and I can hardly wait to go shopping on the weekend for cream cheese and pecans. Need to try this! 😋
I use raisins in place of the peacans
i love that he pronounces "pecans" correctly to my north Mississippi ears. THe cake looks divine and I think I just learned about my next kitchen project!!!
I LOVE PREPPY KITCHEN
As a Jamaican this is my favorite cake 🎂 ❤
I'm Jamaican and i never knew about this cake, thanks for sharing, i will try it one day.
And yes, hummingbirds are also called doctor bird in Jamaica 🇯🇲
Pastry passion makes a delicious one
lol that’s what my mom said too 🤣
Lol, I first saw this original recipe, well originally in my head, and a southern living magazine many moons ago. I am glad to hear more of the story about its origin. And regardless of who started it, dang, it’s fabulous!
I love the acknowledgement of going to "the bad place" when making cakes. So often they're delicious but not looking as nice as we envision and that's okay. ❤❤
COME TO JAMAICA!!!!! THANK YOU I LOVE YOU!! My favorite favorite baker on TH-cam!
Hummingbird cake has been my number one bake over the years.of pastry chef .Only one item l changed was adding a 20oz can of crushed pineapple with cream cheese frosting. Happy baking!!!
This recipe is THE BEST!!! You won't regret making this, it was a hit on Easter.
I love Hummingbird Cake! The recipe I’ve always used, very much like yours, said it was a southern classic. Now I know why everyone from the south that I ask about it doesn’t know what I’m talking about.😬
😊Come to 🇯🇲 Jamaica my beautiful home😊 thanks for this John it's a sweet treat in my home, it's actually great with or without the frosting. Love n blessings from Jamaica❤❤
You need the clay discs that go in your brown sugar. You'll never have another lump. It is just magical.
I use marshmallows too…..I make my own brown sugar (so easy) and it’s always, always super soft with no lumps 👍🏻
@@delilahboaI’m so confused 🫣
Can you elaborate? I need to know this!!
I just throw the end of a bread loaf since my family never uses it. Brown sugar never clumps.
I have a teddy bear
@@delilahboawow how do you make brown sugar ? 🌻🌻🌻
You always bring a smile to my face with the things you say and when you waved the wand after fetching the whisk. I also love the history parts and lots of tips n tricks
i am currently on a mission to try out every single recipes of yours since your recipes are the only ones that work out well for me, I am a self taught baker and so far none of your recipes have EVERRRRR failed me. LOVE YOUR WORK
I love that cake. I took the idea and added coconut and layered shaved chocolate in the middle of the cake layers. I called it a tropical dream cake. It's so good. But how could it not be. I used yogurt in it as a milk product to add what yogurt adds 😁 which is a tender crumb. I'm a cookie and ice cream girl but this cake and a few others are to die for.
John watching your videos are a bright spot in my day ❤😊
I have twins just a bit younger than yours and discovered your channel while looking for smash cake recipes a few years ago. Such serendipity! And, as our lives are also increasingly busy, I was thrilled when I saw your new cookbook! Preordered instantly! From one twin parent to another, thank you for all you do!
I have made the older version many times. Including my wife's baby shower. I love to change out the vanilla extract for lemon flavour. It takes what is an immaculate cake up a notch.
This is perfect for an Easter dessert. Love this cake. I am also making a yam pie instead of using pumpkin. It uses so less sugar due to their sweetness. Same spices and other ingredients as you would for pumpkin pie.
I love Jamaica and this cake definitely has Jamaican vibes.
Hi John, I love all your scrumptious recipes. I have tried quite a few and they come out great every time. There are many different kinds of hummingbirds one of them is a doctor bird which can only be found in Jamaica and it is also the Jamaican national bird. One Love ❤🎉
Made this last night, delicious! I did add coconut and a splash of Malibu rum for a Pina colada taste and it was SO good! Thanks for another great recipe!
Coconut sounds amazing! I can’t eat pecans (there is life without pecans lol) and I bet if I add coconut I wouldn’t even miss the nuts!
Never heard of this cake but it sounds delicious and I'm totally baking it for Easter!
I will be making your recipe for Hummingbird cake next week for my husband’s 78th ..I’ll send you a picture ❤ Thanks for your videos..I’ve enjoyed them for years..
I made this a few weeks ago and my family loved it thank you John
Un grand chef je vous admire ❤
There is no other chefs recipes I trust more than yours every single time I follow your recipe the food comes out AMAZING! Would you ever want to do a healthy recipe book because I’m sure the food will taste impeccable. If there is anyone that can make salad and eating greens taste good it will be you! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤
You KILL It my friend many many thanks be bless with your family much appreciate what you do
Well, I’ve been waiting. Welcome to the south and thank you! Nicely done, including blue laser cookbook effects!
Looking at these mini cakes makes me feel inspired! 🌟❤️
Made this a few weeks ago. Wonderful recipe! Came out amazing!
I made this today for my son’s 18th birthday cake. Thank you so much, it was a huge hit, and so so delicious. Everyone raved and I got so many compliments from my son’s friends. I’m feeling pretty cool 😎 I even got to share some factoids about it being a Jamaican Dr Bird cake. So fun.
I love how you shout out our fellow Jamaicans!. Much Lovee
Yup, this one’s on the menu. I lost my recipe from many many years ago 😊thanks for what I’m sure will be a favorite John
I have been searching for the Doctor Bird Cake my mom used to make for years. Watching your video, I thought this sounds just like it. Then you mentioned it's also called Doctor bird. The only thing different is mom used to put a few chopped maraschino cherries in the cake. She may have made it in a Bundt pan and poured a glaze over top. Either way I'm very excited To have this recipe. Thank you
I make this cake every year on Mother's Day for my Mom. Such a good cake! ❤
This was my mom’s favorite cake. She passed in 2018….I found the recipe she’d had a year later. It’s the same as your recipe. I’ve made it several times. There was a few times I over mixed it and it didn’t come out quite right. Now I know what went wrong.
This is now MY absolute favorite cake! ❤ Thank you for sharing this delicious cake recipe and tips.
This cake reminds me of my childhood. My mom made this cake and when I got older I would help her make it, along with a Lane Cake. Awesome video.
That looks so yummy. I've never heard of a hummingbird cake
Love John for being such an inspiring you tuber❤❤❤❤❤
This is my husband's new fav! I replaced 1 teaspoon of vanilla with 1 teaspoon of maple flavoring and also added one-third cup shredded, sweetened coconut. Love it! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
That cake looks so good!!!!! Cream cheese is my favorite icing ever!!! I can eat it alone🤣🤣
I love how colorful mini cakes can be! 🌈🍰
Wow! I'm not a baker, no patience, no mixer. Did I mention no patience? But one of these days one of your recipes might inspire me to make my "once every 10 years" cake. Or I could just ask my mom to make one of your cakes. Until then I'll just keep binge watching your videos. Thanks for making me hungry!
I'm making this cake for the first time ever for Easter this weekend. Thank you for this insanely helpful video!!
I'm Jamaican and yes, we do call humming birds, Doctor birds as well. I make this cake and a carrots cake every year at Easter, I just make it in two layers and reduce the cream cheese frosting, it's amazing.
Do you have any suggestions on high altitude (5000’) for this cake? I wasn’t sure with the addition of fruit the altitude will affect it as dramatically as a non fruit would ( like a sunk center).
Mini cakes look so cute and sweet! 🌸❤️
The way you describe things is so inspiring, always makes me hungry. Love your cake recipes
That cake looks absolutely delicious 😋. Thanks John.
I've made quite a few of your recipes and they come out perfectly, when I follow directions! Lol I have your first book and have ordered your second,for delivery in August. I can't wait to see what you've come up with in your second book!
That yellow bowl is well loved.
you're oven knobs and kitchen is such a cool vibe!
It's my all-time favorite cake.
You're amazing! I found you this morning and I've literally been watching your videos all day. I made your brownies, topped with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream...OMG yum!
I love this cake. Delish!!! Thanks so much ❤
Thanks John, now I have to run to the store for bananas and crushed pineapple so I can make this cake!! Can't wait to try it:)
I made this shortly after watching the video and it was absolutely fabulous - everyone loved it! Kudos John for giving us such a wonderful recipe!!😘
O M G! I just made this but did cupcakes (it made 24 plus three 4 inch cake layers) and they are absolutely divine! I have never had or made a hummingbird anything until today and this is out of the ball park delicious 😋
This is my very favorite cake and I've been making it for many years. I do everything in one bowl lol, because I hate extra dishes. I do mine differently, as many do, but the outcome is always fabulous and everyone's favorite desert. Thanks John, you're the best ❤
I'm making the Hummingbird ake for Easter. Thanks for recipe.
I made your original recipe for Easter several times, I’m excited to make this one!
Great for Spring
That looks delicious. Always appreciate your efforts in giving us the recipe and origin story of your baked goods.
I’ve made several of his recipes before, and they were delicious! I can’t wait to make this cake!
❤❤❤ lovely presentation and yummy receipe 😊 Thank you John
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made this today, I think it is my new favorite cake. It is soooo good! Turned out perfect for our gathering today.
Beautiful cake Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is such a classic and you've made it look so super easy to make it a showstopping cake!
Your cake looks so delicious! I look forward to making it. Thanks for the recipe! 😊
First time I hear about this cake and it looks gloriously delicious. Thank you. ☺ 😋
Ok I was supposed to make peach cobbler for Easter dinner buuuuuuuut now I'm going to make this Saturday night in addition to the cobbler I'm making the next day. I want to do the pineapple flowers too. BEAUTIFULLY done John! 🍍🍌🎂🥜😋😋😋😋❤🤎💛
This looks appetizing. I fully understand the butter vs. oil. I am not a fan of oil in cakes, though.
I am more likely to substitute applesauce or banana.
Not a baker or cook by any means. I understood that eggs bring body and rise to baking. I am willing to admit I am wrong. My wife enjoys your channel. She has been mentioning this cake lately. Now I know where the seed was planted, so to say.
It's always a love your videos especially this one wish you and your family well
I have been looking for a great recipe that is consistent, and when I saw you're posting this one, I knew finally I'll be able to make one that works every time! BTW, I agree with you on bananas, for eating a bit under ripe is best.
Wow how beautiful 😮I can’t wait to try this cake recipe 😋 you are awesome 👏 👏bravo
Just pulled this out of the oven. I made 24 cupcakes and 2- 3/4th cup small cakes. They're adorable. Can't wait to frost everything tomorrow morning. Well, now there's 23 cupcakes. 😅
i think id just add coconut toasted. some
flowers ! thx! will try this for a bday!
I love all your recipes, thank you so much ❤
You made this look so easy to make and fun🎉 going to give this a try. ❤
I will definitely try this cake.Looks so delicious.Thanks for sharing.❤❤
I just made this and it is to die for! ❤❤❤
Oh boy, that looks absolutely scrumptious!!
I can really taste the hummingbird. 😋
This is my favorite cake to make for the holidays
Never heard of a hummingbird cake! Sounds so yummy 1:02
Can’t wait to bake this one! 😛
I really love your recipes I never go wrong with them ... Thank you so much
Love your tried, true & explicit tasty tips which create the super best VOILA! creation presentation!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
I like to add coconut, toasted or not either in the batter or on top
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Hi John I just bought your first recipe book and I’m loving it!!❤
We had a very similar recipe we ate growing up that my grandma used to make . She called it “cake that doesn’t last” because there were never any leftovers.
She always made it a day or three in advance because she said it tasted best after it sat a couple of days
John, please tell us what brand name scale you use! There are lots of choices - I’ll choose the one you use. Thank you so much. Enjoying your recipes - the savoury ones are incredible as well - you really are the “Top Chef” - how lucky your family is!
This looks so decadent! Love it….
This is a really old cake recipe. I used to make all the time. Love it.❤️