

The History of “Southern” Hummingbird Cake If that’s not enough, I also have a hummingbird sheet cake recipe that is just as easy and delicious and adds a few more servings for those hungry cake lovers.īefore we jump into this cake recipe, let’s talk about the illusive history of the sweet and delicious hummingbird cake. My Southern hummingbird cake is a triple-layer cake that should feed 12 people (keyword: SHOULD… y’all know some people can be greedy!). If there’s a party, Hummingbird cake best be on everyone’s menu! This delicious cake has been known to cause a riot if there’s not enough to go around, so plan ahead.

Hummingbird cake is one of those Southern desserts everyone expects to be available during the holidays or any special occasion like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations… you name it. The most requested dessert was red velvet cake, which we all know I love! (Check out my holiday red velvet biscuits recipe too.) One viewer mentioned a dessert I haven’t heard of in a loooooong time… Southern hummingbird cake! I knew immediately I had to make this classic Southern dessert the Cousin Rosie way, for y’all. Recently, on Facebook, I asked my viewers to tell me their favorite southern desserts. Hey Cousins! It’s time for a sweet, completely irresistible southern dessert recipe! Y’all are going to love this one.
