banana torte

Name: Banana Torte
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) egg whites (about 12 eggs, save yokes for something else); 3/4 teaspoon(s) cream of tarter; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond flavoring; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 3 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 3/4 cup(s) nuts - i like pecans but walnuts work just as well; 3 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; - 3 to 4 bananas

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25 Pinches

Sherry Neander

St Charles, MO

Updated on Jan 29, 2011

Great for a special treat or a family gathering. Very rich, very good.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups egg whites (about 12 eggs, save yokes for something else)
3/4 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup nuts - i like pecans but walnuts work just as well
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 bananas

How To Make banana torte

Step 1

Have egg whites at room temp. Add cream of tarter to egg whites and beat at high speed until soft peaks form.

Step 2

Mix sugars together and add gradually to egg white mixture. Beat egg mix until glossy & white (about 5 minutes) Add vanilla & Almond extracts and mix well. Remove from mixer.
Step 3

Combine graham cracker crumbs and nuts. Sprinkle over beaten egg and fold in gradually (1/4 mix at time).
Step 4

Grease 2 cake pans heavely with shortening, pour mix equally into both pans. Bake at 350 Degrees for 50 minutes.
Step 5

Remove from pan to cool. Place a layer of bananas on top & cover with whipped cream, decorate with cherries & nuts.
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