Mom's Banana Split Cake

Name: Mom's Banana Split Cake
Ingredients: 2 c graham crackers, crushed; 2/3 c real butter, melted (do not substitute); 2 stick real butter, softened (do not substitute); 2 eggs; 2 c powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3 large bananas, sliced; 1 can(s) (16 oz or larger) crushed pineapple, reserve juice; 1 pt whipping cream, whipped; 1/2 c walnuts, coursely chopped; 1/2 c maraschino cherries, coursely chopped

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By Jayme Makowski
@Crikkit

This is a great summer dessert - very rich.

My mom use to make this for our 4th of July family picnics.

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★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Ingredients

2 c

graham crackers, crushed
2/3 c

real butter, melted (do not substitute)
2 stick

real butter, softened (do not substitute)
2

eggs
2 c

powdered sugar
1 tsp

vanilla extract
3 large

bananas, sliced
1 can(s)

(16 oz or larger) crushed pineapple, reserve juice
1 pt

whipping cream, whipped
1/2 c

walnuts, coursely chopped
1/2 c

maraschino cherries, coursely chopped
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How to Make Mom's Banana Split Cake

Step-by-Step

1ST LAYER: Mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
2ND LAYER: Beat together until firm, softened butter, eggs, powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over graham cracker crust.
3RD LAYER: Dip sliced bananas in reserved pinapple juice and place on 2nd layer.
4TH LAYER: Add well drained pineapple on top of bananas.
5TH LAYER: Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. **** a large container of Cool Whip can be used here instead of whipping cream **** Spread over pineapple.
6TH LAYER: Sprinkle chopped walnuts and cherries on top.

REFRIGERATE: for 8 hours.