Hummingbird Cake

By Diherbert

Ingredients

• 3 C. ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1 TSP. SALT
• 1 TSP. CINNAMON
• 1 1/2 C. SALAD OIL
• 1 (8 OZ) CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, UNDRAINED
• 2 C. MASHED BANANAS
• 2 C. SUGAR
• 1 TSP. SODA
• 3 EGGS, BEATEN
• 1 1/2 TSP. VANILLA
• 2 C. CHOPPED PECANS, OR 1 C. PECANS & 1 C. WALNUTS
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
• 3 (8 oz) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup softened butter
• 2 lbs powdered sugar.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine dry ingredients in large mixing bowl. Add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do Not Beat Stir in vanilla, pineapple, bananas and 1 cup of nuts. Spoon batter into 3 well greased and floured 9 inch round cake pans. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Removed and cool completely. Spread frosting between layers, sides and top. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.


Cream Cheese Frosting:
Combine cheese and butter, cream until smooth. Add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla