Hummingbird Cake - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• Butter for greasing pan
• 3 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¾ cup canola oil
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 ounces diced pineapple
• 2 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 1 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped
• 16 ounces cream cheese softened
• cup butter room temperature
• 2 pounds powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup chopped pecans for garnish