Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Strawberry Banana Split Cake

Who can resist a sweet blend of strawberries, pineapple, and banana on a sweet, graham cracker crust?

Ingredients
2 C. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted
1/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 C. confectioners sugar
1 Tbs. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large firm bananas, cut into 14inch slices
2 8 oz. cans crushed pineapple, drained
2 qts. fresh strawberries, sliced
2 C. whipping cream
1/4 C. confectioners sugar
1 1/2 C. chopped walnuts

Directions
Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar and press into an ungreased 13 X 9 X 2 in. dish. Chill for 1 hour. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over crust chill for 30 minutes. Layer with bananas, pineapple and strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioner's sugar beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over fruit. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill until serving.

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