3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. can crushed pineapple (drained)
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. pecans, chopped
2 c. bananas, mashed

Combine all dry ingredients, then add oil and beaten eggs. Do not beat too much. Add all remaining ingredients and stir until mixed. Pour into greased and floured layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. When cool ice with butter icing.

BUTTER ICING:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar (4 c./1 lb.)
1/4 c. and 1 tbsp. milk

OPTIONAL: When cake is iced, take 1/2 cup crushed pecans and press lightly to sides of cake and sprinkle on top. Add sliced bananas on top of cake.