SOUTHERN LIVING HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

I went to a pot luck dinner this weekend.  I usually bring desserts and wanted to try something different.  Southern Living recipes are always a definite way to go.  I added coconut to the recipe and also toasted some to go on top for garnish.  I'm not sure where the name hummingbird cake came from, but it is a good cake.

SOUTHERN LIVING HUMMINGBIRD CAKE

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large)
1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
1 cup toasted chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

GLAZE: 

4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

To prepare the cake:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon.  Add eggs, oil, and bananas.  Stir well.  Add pecans and coconut.  Pour into prepared bundt or angel food cake pan.  Bake for 1 hour or until middle tests clean.  Cool completely.

Stir together glaze ingredients.  Pour over cooled cake.  Add chopped nuts and toasted coconut over top.