MOM'S BANANA SPLIT CAKE

Mom's Banana Split Cake image

Provided by Jayme Makowski

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

1. 1ST LAYER: Mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
2. 2ND LAYER: Beat together until firm, softened butter, eggs, powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over graham cracker crust.
3. 3RD LAYER: Dip sliced bananas in reserved pinapple juice and place on 2nd layer.
4. 4TH LAYER: Add well drained pineapple on top of bananas.
5. 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.
6. 6TH LAYER: Sprinkle chopped walnuts and cherries on top. REFRIGERATE: for 8 hours.