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- 2 (8-ounce) cans crushed pineapple in juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 very ripe large bananas, peeled and mashed (about 2 cups)
- 1½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ pounds cream cheese, chilled and cut into 20 pieces
- ½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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