Hummingbird Cake

I lady I used to work with made this a few times and brought to work. It was really good. I found this version online.

Hummingbird Cake

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups mashed ripe bananas

1/2 cup canned crushed pineapples

3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup flake coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Add vanilla.

In a small bowl combine bananas and pineapples.

Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternating with banana/pineapple mixture. Beat well after each addition. Fold in coconut and walnuts.

For cupcakes, bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. For a 9 x 13 cake bake 40 to 45 minutes.

**Cream cheese frosting

1 (8oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

**Be sure cupcakes/cake are completely cooled before icing.