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

Combine flour, sugar, soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl; add eggs and oil. Stir 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 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes and remove from pans and cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake, then sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans on top.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

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

Combine cream cheese and butter, beating until smooth. Add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Will frost 1 (3-layer) cake.