3 c. all - purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 beaten eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. crushed pineapple, undrained
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. chopped bananas
Cream cheese frosting (see recipe below)
1/2 c. pecans
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda

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 degrees 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. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake; then sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans on top.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

8 oz, pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter, softened
16 oz. pkg. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cream cheese and butter, beating until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Yields enough frosting for 1 (3 layer) cake.