Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 cup

flour

2 cup

sugar

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

soda

1 tsp

cinnamon

2 cup

nuts

chopped

3 unit

eggs

beaten

1.5 cup

salad oil

1.5 tsp

vanilla

8 oz

crushed pineapple

2 cup

bananas

chopped

Step 1
~6 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.

Step 2
~6 min

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, soda, and cinnamon.

Step 3
~6 min

In a separate bowl, beat eggs and oil together.

Step 4
~6 min

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients.

Step 5
~6 min

Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6
~6 min

Add crushed pineapple, chopped bananas, and chopped nuts to the batter.

Step 7
~6 min

Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 8
~6 min

Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10
~6 min

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11
~6 min

Frost with cream cheese frosting (not included in recipe).

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use ripe but not overly ripe bananas for the best flavor.

Toast the nuts for a deeper flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cream cheese frosting

Enjoy with coffee or tea

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Cream cheese frosting

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Often served at celebrations and gatherings

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday parties
Holidays
Potlucks

Occasion Tags

birthday
party
holiday
potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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