Banana Split Cake(Student Favorite) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 c. powdered sugar
2 eggs
5 bananas
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained or strawberries, thawed and drained
1 (8 oz.) container frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
1 sq. semi-sweet chocolate, shredded
1/3 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1 jar maraschino cherries

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, toss together the graham crackers and the melted 1/2 cup butter.
Press crumb mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9 x 12-inch baking pan.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the remaining 1/2 cup butter about 30 seconds until softened.
Add powdered sugar; beat until fluffy.
Beat in eggs.
Spread mixture over crumbs mixture.
Slice bananas lengthwise into halves and arrange over egg mixture.
Spoon pineapple or strawberries over bananas.
Spread with dessert topping.
Sprinkle with chocolate and the nuts, if desired.
Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Cut into about 12 squares to serve.
Top each square with a cherry.
Serves 12.
Time:
About 5 hours before serving.