"To make this spectacular towering frozen dessert, layer a homemade cake with ice cream and fruit...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup shortening
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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1 cup whole milk
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5 egg whites
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1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened (see note)
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2/3 cup finely chopped firm banana (1 small)
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1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened*
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1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, well-drained
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1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened (see note)
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2/3 cupfinely chopped strawberries
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1 12 ounce carton frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
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1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
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Maraschino cherries with stems