Ooooooo the ever so elusive...

Hummingbird Cake! I have only dreamt of making this beauty... And THIS Spring I will by gollie! Ahh she is so pretty... I will let you all know how it goes!

Ingredients

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  Preparation: 
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained 
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 cups chopped bananas 
• Cream Cheese Frosting  (can be in the jar for ease)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. (Do not beat.) Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and bananas.
2. Pour batter into three greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
3. Spread Cream Cheese Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake; sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans on top. Store in refrigerator.

Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook, Southern Living 
JANUARY 1999

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hummingbird-cake-10000000387218/