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Banana Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Warm, tender, and gently spiced, this cake combines ripe bananas and crushed pineapple for a moist and flavorful treat topped with creamy frosting.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 29 minutes
  • Total Time: 180 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 3 large ripe bananas)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple (do not drain)
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C). Line a baking sheet and spread the pecans in a single layer. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in mashed bananas and crushed pineapple.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just blended, then fold in 1 and 1/2 cups of reserved toasted pecans.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the greased pans. Tap to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 26 to 29 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  8. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy.
  9. Assemble the cake layers by spreading frosting between each layer and on the top and sides.
  10. Garnish the top with remaining pecans and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Toast pecans for added richness.

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