The Hummingbird Cake, an undebatable star of the American South since 1978, owes its legendary moistness to a winning duo: crushed pineapple (with its juice) and ultra-ripe bananas. This pastry with Jamaican roots, enriched with toasted pecans and sweet spices, hides a texture secret that few cakes can match.

The hummingbird cake hides a double origin that few know about….


