Hummingbird Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F (160C)
2. 2
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment, beat oil and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until light, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Add bananas, pineapple, pecans and vanilla.
7. 7
   Stir in flour mixture in three additions just until blended.
8. 8
   Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes before transferring to rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    For best results for decorating, wrap cake layers in plastic wrap and freeze for 1 to 2 days.
12. 12
    Decorate with any of the icings(see Notes) or one of your favorites.