INGREDIENTS
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CAKE:
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3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
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1 1/3 cups corn oil or vegetable oil
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3 large eggs, well beaten
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups finely chopped bananas (about 2 large)
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1 can (8-ounces) crushed pineapple (do not drain)
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1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
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FROSTING:
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2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature (use “light” [Neufchâtel], if you like)
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
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2 packages (16 ounces each) confectioners’ (10 X) sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts