Reviewed: May 22, 2011

This recipe though great, is too sweet. I reduced the sugar to 2 1/2 cup for the cake. As for icing, I reduced the icing sugar to only 2 cups (instead of 4cups). Even that is too sweet for my liking. I decorated the sides with Pecan granola bar I found in my pantry.

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Kiwi

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2011

This cake was really tasty. I threw all the ingredients in the mixer. I didn't worry with the separate mixings, and the cake came out fine! I received a marriage proposal (from another woman) after she ate one!

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MrsFisher0729

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2011

This cake was very good. I regret cutting back on the oil because I found it to be a little dry. Next time I will use the full amount of oil. I also followed the reccomendations to add the pineapple juice. That was a good idea because the batter is very thick. As far the frosting, I used only 3 cups of confectioner's sugar. I will make this cake again !!

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Laurie

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2011

My son wanted to have an "I love you Party" for my Mom so I wanted to make something different that I thought she would like. I actually saw a version of this cake on Cupcake Wars so I came on AR and searched for a recipe. I followed the recipe with the exception of cutting the oil down to one cup and it turned out delicious. I used a cream cheese frosting from this site and sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar and topped with a cherry. My mom absolutely loved them and I will definitely make them again.

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LaurenM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Brick, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2010

This cake was not good. I made it exactly like the recipe. Surprisingly flavorless. AND I took this to a group gathering as the only treat. I was very disappointed. I will not be making this again.

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Katie

Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2010

I was pretty disappointed with this cake. After seeing the picture and reading all of the rave reviews I was excited to try this recipe out for my sons birthday. My cake was really heavy and very dense/gummy- it actually looked "uncooked" when it was cut. I won't be making this again, everyone left some on their plates - and in my family that doesn't often happen with desserts.

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Stacey

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2010

VERY delicious! Made in a 9x13. I used frozen/ thawed ripe bananas. I love the crunch of the pecans. Nice and moist. I used self- rising flour and cut out the baking powder and salt.

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ALASKA GIRL

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Juneau, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: May 13, 2010

I made this cake today for work and everyone loved it! It is a dense cake, but very good indeed. I am giving it 4 stars because I did change a few things: 1) doubled the cinnamon 2) added 1 tsp ground cloves 3) used only 3/4 cup vegetable oil and then substituted apple sauce for the other 3/4 cup 4) mashed 1/2 of the bananas 5) did not drain the pineapple 6) no nuts in my icing. It was great! Next time I think I'll use all applesauce and no veg. oil. Thanks for the great recipe and the previous suggestions!

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Jessica

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2010

This is a very good cake. It has become a favorite family holiday cake. The banana does tend to overpower the pineapple sometimes so i don't drain the juice all the way. Also make sure your bananas are very ripe.

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mhall

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

this cake is fantastic, for starters i bake it in a round tin rather thatn a jelly-roll pan. I usually use 4 medium to large really ripe bananas for fuller flavour, i also add a whole can of the crushed pineapple (if you in australia the golden circle one)so then the cake is really moist and stays that way for days. its also great becasue its dairy free, i then make it even more over the top by covering it with a banana frosting using dairy free margerine then srinkle shreaded coconut over it.. my mum loves this cake i have to stop her eating it all in one day!

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