I must ask. Is hummingbird cake named that because it's made of hummingbirds? Are the crunchy bits really pieces of wings? Those are both valid questions! If you can explain the name right now and ...

The Southern treat that goes by the name of hummingbird cake is instantly recognizable for those who grew up knowing the bursts of fruitysweetness that lay between layers of cream cheese frosting.

If you’re from the American South, then there’s a 99 percent chance you have heard of Hummingbird Cake. To me, Hummingbird Cake is like a cross between Pineapple Upside Down Cake and banana bread.

Southern food is the epitome of comfort…and we know someone who does it well! Chef Ethan Holmes of Mattie’s at Green Pastures came by to show us how to do a traditional Hummingbird Cake. Mattie’s ...

Church cookbooks are full of hidden gems, and these cakes are proof. From rich chocolate bundts to light, fluffy pound cakes, ...

The first appearance of a Hummingbird Cake recipe is said to have appeared in Southern Living in 1978. Many people, however, claim that their mother, grandmother or aunt made the cake for years, even ...

This regional gem is practically the definition of ‘tried and true.’ The Hummingbird Cake was first submitted to Southern Living in 1978, and it has since become our most popular Southern cake recipe ...

Southern Living says its Hummingbird Cake recipe is the most requested one it has ever printed. If you have tasted this classic Southern cake, you know why at first bite. But what you might not know ...

A three-tier hummingbird cake next to slices on plates - Michelle54/Shutterstock Now, here's an example of two great foods that go great together. Who doesn't like a good piece of cake, whether that's ...

Southern Hummingbird Mini-Bundtlettes are bite-sized Bundt cakes made with an adaptation of the classic Hummingbird Cake recipe. Think carrot cake with bananas replacing the carrots and you’ll have an ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Chef Michelle Weaver makes classic Southern shrimp and grits, crab cakes, deviled eggs and hummingbird cheesecake for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. I like to watch people eat this dish as much ...