Description
A moist, flavorful Southern classic made with mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, and warm spices, all layered with rich cream cheese frosting. This cake is perfect for celebrations or anytime you want to impress with a comforting, tropical twist.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (plus more for garnish, optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add oil, mashed bananas, vanilla, and crushed pineapple with juice. Mix until combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Divide batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Assemble cake: Place one layer on serving plate, frost top, then add second layer. Frost top and sides. Garnish with more pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes