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Vanilla paste is a unique ingredient of vanilla seeds in a thick, syrupy form, available at specialty baking stores or websites. It is extremely flavorful. It can be substituted one-to-one for regular liquid vanilla.
For the Cake:
3 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mashed ripe bananas, about 3 large
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla paste
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Frosting:
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla or vanilla paste
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup chopped pecans plus whole pecans for garnish
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