Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake, at least by that name, is a relative youngster in the pantheon of Southern classics, but that makes it no less beloved. The triple-layer treat gets its dense richness from mashed bananas, pecans and crushed pineapple, and cream-cheese icing that's smeared top to bottom.

The Hummingbird Cake was “born” in Greensboro, N.C. in the late 70’s. Its southern-belle creator did not include an explanation of the cake's unusual name, which remains a mystery. Some say that this madly delicious cake is so named because you can’t resist humming while you eat it. Others say that this cake is akin to nectar- irresistible to the tiny hummingbird.

The cake probably has been around much longer by other names, according to the food history Web site, FoodTimeLine .org. It cites a 1985 Arkansas Gazette article that says the cake also was called Cake That Doesn't Last, Never Ending Cake, Granny's Best Cake and Cake That Won't Last. No matter what you call it, call it your own by placing an order today!