Paula Deen Hummingbird Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (approximately 4 medium bananas)
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar (about 4 cups), sifted
• Optional: Additional chopped pecans for garnish