Well, we have embarked upon the last Easter in this century. Strange, isn't it? Hopefully, yours will be a happy one!

During our Christmas holiday, I received the recipe for a very delicious cake. I had never heard of it but once I tasted it, I had to share this wonder with the world.

I also felt this would make a wonderful Easter dessert. So, this month at Momma Gert's Place, we bring you: Hummingbird Cake by Ms. Kathy.

Hope you enjoy.

• 3 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 eggs (beaten)
• 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple
• 2 cups pecans (chopped)
• 2 cups bananas (chopped)

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add eggs and vegetable oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moist. DO NOT beat!

Stir in vanilla and pineapple. Add 1 cup pecans and 1 cup bananas. Spoon into large pan and bake for 1 hour.

• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup margarine (softened)
• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

Add powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy.

Stir in vanilla.

Sprinkle with nuts.

• Yields: 8 to 12 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour