Hummingbird Cake

Cake Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in the crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, and chopped pecans until well combined. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.

Baking the Cake Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy. Spread the frosting between the cake layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans.