Hummingbird Muffins
- SERVES
- 18
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
These Hummingbird Muffins are a modern day version of the 1950's-style Hummingbird Cake that we all love. They start out with a cake-mix (making them super easy!) and are filled with delicious nuts, cinnamon, and fruit.
What You'll Need
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained with juice reserved
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ripe banana, cut up
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained, divided
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 18 muffin cups with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, pineapple, eggs, and cinnamon. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to make 1/2 cup; add it to bowl then beat with an electric mixer until mixture is thoroughly combined.
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Stir in banana, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 1/4 cup cherries; mix well then pour into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and cherries.
- Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes, then remove from muffin cups. Let cool completely.
Notes
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clada1us 0575558
Aug 08, 2016
Where can I buy 18.25 oz cake mix? I only see 15.25 oz in my supermarkets. Can I use the smaller box?
Test Kitchen Team
Aug 09, 2016
Hi there! This recipe can be made with either size of cake mix without any modifications, as some cake mix brands' product sizes vary. Enjoy!
Member 3531238
Feb 26, 2016
Can this recipe be made into a bread recipe instead of cupcakes?
Test Kitchen Team
Feb 29, 2016
Hi there! While the Mr. Food Test Kitchen has not tried making this recipe in a bread form, it does believe that it is possible. Bake in a 9 x 5 baking pan at 350 degrees F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Enjoy!
Anne
Jun 29, 2015
I have printed the recipe for Hummingbird Muffins. I would like to make them as mini muffins. Will it work and are there any modifications, besides cooking time, that I need to make. Thank you in advance. Anne Popowski anne.popowski@gmail.com
Test Kitchen Team
Jun 30, 2015
Hello Anne! Aside from cooking time, there should be no modifications to make if you're making these Hummingbird Muffins mini-sized. Unfortunately, we have not tested them as mini muffins, so we're not sure how much time it would take to cook these. If you give these a try, we'd love it if you would share how they turned out! :)
Serenity
Mar 30, 2015
They were very easy to make and a big hit with several of my friends. I am sharing the recipe.
Bbemmons 8528881
Jan 11, 2015
Had to leave out nuts d/t allergy but my son and young grandson loved these muffins.
sarabauer 8165291
Oct 01, 2014
Made these because of the name used lpaper liners I was a bit worried as after mixing everything I realised that the cake mix was 16oz and not what recipe called for but all turned out well
Dcwik62
Apr 21, 2014
Delicious and easy to make recipe. Made these for Easter and they were a hit. Next time I will add some pineapple tidbits to step 3.
maggiemae415
Oct 13, 2013
Made these. Delicious. Pineapple had just the right hint of tart sweetness. Told my niece they were hummingbird cupcakes. Her son wanted to know how many hummingbirds and how did I catch them (he's 5), right about then his Mother yelled, OMG, I think I just ate a bone!! Couldn't stop laughing. He ate them up, not at all worried about the "poor hummingbirds" and thought the cherries were blood. A definite keeper.
karene10
Apr 10, 2014
That is so funny! I remember when we were kids we thought flea markets were all about fleas:)
reimerosa 9915225
Oct 08, 2013
These are good. I couldn't taste much pineapple. Maybe pineapple tidbits would help with that instead of crushed. The banana came thru and next time I'll use pecans instead of walnuts. I also had to bake them about 10 extra minutes.
pmlllnd 6314659
Oct 01, 2014
I used a 20 oz. can of the crushed pineapple, that way you don't have to dilute the juice with water, & I used all the pineapple, which is just about a cup, once it's well drained. I also added about 1/3 cup raisins, sticking with the tropical feel. Turned out great & tasted that way also.
Pene
Jul 02, 2013
Sound delicious. I had to rate before I could post my question. How long do you recommend to bake the mini loaves? Thx!
ssnyder9055
Mar 14, 2013
Just made these. Scrumptious! Made mini loaves and large muffins. Wondering how they would be with candied fruit?
cookster32643
Nov 28, 2012
I've made these and they are delicious. I don't like maraschino cherries, so I added sweetened cranberries and it was great.
bevans1942 5987638
Aug 06, 2012
This is very moist and tasty. This was easy to make and the only change I made was a creme cheese Iceing
tdzm 7811775
Aug 04, 2012
Could these be made as mini-muffins? At what oven temp and for how long? They sound like a treat people would pick up as part of a picnic or cookie type day, but full sized ones would be too big. If anyone has experience with baking mini-muffins, or tries these as mini-muffins, please let me know. Thanks!
juliebenulie
Aug 04, 2012
There should be no problem making them as mini muffins. Use the same temp and check after 15 minutes with a toothpick.
NoNoNannette
Aug 04, 2012
Not a fan of maraschino cherries, I would think that you could sub with other type of chopped berries, cherries or dry fruit =..=
sanaz22masia 28153 39
Jul 24, 2012
I'll make them today.I have already prepared the ingredients.Thanks a lot for the recipe!
kathylea51
Jul 17, 2012
These are WONDERFUL. I was dying to try the recipe and made them for my husband to take to work. I usually don't sample, but these came out so beautiful I just could not resist. I was so excited when the first batch came out of the oven because they were just gorgeous just like the picture.
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