Dr. Bird Cake

This is one of my Grandma's recipes. She always had one baked fresh when we came over to visit. It brings back fond memories of my childhood. It was always a family favorite of mine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  cups sugar
• 1 1⁄3 cups  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup crushed pineapple
• 3  eggs, slightly beaten
• 2  cups bananas, diced
• 1  cup  nuts, chopped

Directions

1. Stir together in bowl, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and sugar.
2. Make a well in center and add oil, vanilla, pineapple (including juice), and eggs.
3. Stir to blend, do not beat.
4. Add bananas and nuts, then stir mixture only.
5. Pour into greased bundt pan.
6. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
7. Cool before serving.
8. You can dust cake lightly with powdered sugar if desired.