# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cake
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 cup vegetable oil
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped, plus extra for garnish
10 - 2 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 3 bananas)
11 - 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
→ For the Cream Cheese Frosting
12 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
13 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
14 - 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
03 - In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined and smooth.
04 - Stir in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple with juice, and chopped pecans into the wet mixture.
05 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain texture.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
09 - Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
10 - Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
11 - Spread frosting between cake layers and over the top and sides of the assembled cake.
12 - Sprinkle extra toasted pecans over the top and sides for garnish before serving.
