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Adjust racks to divide oven in thirds. Heat oven to 350*F.
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You'll need three 8x2-in. cake pans coated with cooking spray. Line bottoms with wax paper; spray paper.
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Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl until well mixed.
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In another large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, crushed pineapple with juice, mashed banana and pecans until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until combined.Divide batter among prepared pans, spreading evenly.
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Bake 30 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes.
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Invert, remove pans, peel off paper and cool completely.
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Make frosting: In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until light and creamy. On low speed, gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat until fluffy.
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Assemble: Place a cake layer on serving platter. Spread with 3/4 cup frosting, top with cake layer and repeat.
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Frost sides and then top with remaining frosting. Sprinkle coconut on top to cover, letting some fall onto sides. Refrigerate covered. Let stand at room temperature 45 minutes before serving.