aunt alice's banana split cake

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96 Pinches
Newtown, PA
Updated on Mar 21, 2011

When I was a little girl my favorite Aunt made this as a dessert when we visited. She passed the recipe on to my Mom who made it on occasion. I have made this a couple of times for some summer picnics. Always a winner!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick + 6 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 large bananas (not over ripened)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 large can crushed pinapple, drained
  • 1 package cool whip
  • 1 cup chopped lightly salted, cocktail peanuts
  • - chocolate syrup, to drizzle
  • 10-12 - maraschino cherries, chopped

How To Make aunt alice's banana split cake

  • Step 1
    In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp. softened butter. Mix well. Press into bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
  • Step 2
    In medium bowl, combine 2 egg whites, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 stick butter. With electric mixer on low, beat until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Step 3
    Slice bananas, place as next layer in baking dish. Drain crushed pineapple and spread over bananas. Layer the strawberries next. Spread cool whip over last layer.
  • Step 4
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Just prior to serving, sprinkle chopped nuts and diced maraschino cherries on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Enjoy!!!

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