HUMMINGBIRD CAKE 
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. chopped bananas

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans and bananas. Spoon batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.

Yield: Enough for 3 layer cake.

 

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