Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

• 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 large eggs
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans
• 1 (8-1/2 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained

For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 pounds plus 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• optional: Food coloring gel