Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 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 mashed ripe bananas
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until well blended. Add in the dry mixture and stir until combined.
4. Gently fold in crushed pineapple, chopped pecans, mashed bananas, and shredded coconut.
5. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
8. Frost with your choice of cream cheese or buttercream frosting.

Enjoy your delicious Hummingbird Cake!