BANANA SPLIT CAKE

 

Dad and Mom 

BANANA SPLIT CAKE 

From Billie Reid
 

2 cups graham cracker crumbs.

1 stick butter, melted

1/4 cup sugar

1 t. vanilla

2 cups powdered sugar

1 stick butter, softened

2 eggs

5 bananas

1  20-oz. can crushed pineapple, drained well

1 large container frozen whipped topping

1 cup chopped nuts

maraschino cherries

Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 stick melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Spread over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 pan.  Press firmly into place.

Beat powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining soft butter together for 10 minutes. (This is important.)

Add eggs, one at a time and continue to beat until well-mixed.  Spread this cream mixture over cracker crumbs layer in pan.

Slice bananas over cream layer. Spoon drained pineapple over bananas.  Add whipped topping.

Refrigerate overnight. 

To serve, sprinkle with nuts and garnish with cherries.