INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 8 - ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack), drained
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1/2 cup cooking oil
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup chopped bananas
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1 cup chunky-style applesauce
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2/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
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Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
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1 1/2 cups toasted, chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons toasted, finely chopped pecans (optional)
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1 8 - ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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5 cups sifted powdered sugar