3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 to 1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. crushed pineapple
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans, divided
1 3/4 c. mashed bananas

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans and mashed banana. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350°F for 23 to 28 minutes or until cake layers test done.

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine ingredients and stir in remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans.

Submitted by: Allyson Strickland