Originating in Jamaica and named for their native Hummingbird that loves sweet flavours, these little cakes are choc-full of tropical fruits. You can also make them into muffins if you don't have a bar cake pan.
There is nothing like this cake when it is served freshly baked, with it's buttery body and the tang of fresh apricots. This is based on my Mum's recipe and the first taste always brings out the little girl in…
As simple as this dessert is to make, its deliciousness relies on the use of Pandoro - a festive Italian yeast-leavened cake - similar to brioche, which can be used instead. You can, also substitute sponge cake.