Hummingbird Cake

Sift the following ingredients together:

3 Cups Flour

2 Cups Sugar

1 Tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 Tsp. Salt

1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

When finished add:

1 Cup Chopped Pecans & set aside.

In another bowl combine:

3 Eggs, beaten

3/4 Cup Applesauce

1/4 Cup Canola or Vegetable Oil

1 1/2Tsp. Vanilla

1 Cup crushed Pineapple

2 Cups Chopped Bananas

Stir all together by hand, NOT in a mixer, until well mixed. Do NOT beat. Fold liquid mixture into dry mixture until well-mixed. Again, do NOT beat!

Divide the batter into three 9 inch cake pans that have been greased. (I use pam spray). Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until set in the center. Make sure not to over bake the cake. It makes all the difference between having a wonderful cake or a dry mass of flour and sugar.

Cool cakes, then ice with:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 pounds confectioner's sugar

1 Tsp. vanilla extract

Beat together cream cheese and butter until mixed, then beat in sugar, finally add vanilla.

This is one of my "Sweet Hunters" favorite cakes! I try to always have him something sweet to eat. I usually make my desserts on Fridays! Hope you enjoy!