2 ripe bananas
2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 eggs
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. maraschino cherries, drained and halved
Chopped nuts, if desired

FROSTING:

3 1/2 oz. cream cheese
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. milk or cream as needed
1 tsp. vanilla extract

CAKE: Puree bananas (1 cup). Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add bananas, pineapple with juice, eggs, oil and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Stir in cherries. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. Spread with frosting.

FROSTING: Cream butter and cream cheese, beating until light. Stir in sugar. Mix well and add milk as needed; add vanilla; mix to blend well and spread on cake.