BANANA TORTE

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

Provided by Sherry Neander

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

1. Have egg whites at room temp. Add cream of tarter to egg whites and beat at high speed until soft peaks form.
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.
3. Combine graham cracker crumbs and nuts. Sprinkle over beaten egg and fold in gradually (1/4 mix at time).
4. Grease 2 cake pans heavely with shortening, pour mix equally into both pans. Bake at 350 Degrees for 50 minutes.
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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