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Banana Split Cake I

SUBMITTED BY: Carol PHOTO BY: jaeger74

"A lovely summer cake that requires no cooking. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 32 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 40 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x12 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 6 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter or margarine thoroughly and press into bottom of 9x12 inch baking pan. Chill in freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In the medium bowl of an electric mixer combine confectioners sugar, eggs, and softened butter or margarine; beat at medium speed for 20 minutes. (This step is important, so don't try to save time).
  3. Spread buttercream mixture evenly over chilled crust. Place bananas, cut side down, evenly on top of buttercream and spoon crushed pineapple evenly over top of bananas. Distribute strawberries over pineapple and spread the whipped topping evenly all over. Sprinkle with walnuts and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by GINAH1
For the crust, I add a 1/4 cup of sugar, and for the buttercream, I skip the raw eggs and add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2007 by naples34102
A great cook I worked with shared pretty much this same recipe with me in 1974, and I've made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by FOX LADY
This can be made with frozen egg substitute. Taste just as great. Usually one small carton... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by BAJSHA
I really love this dessert. My aunt used to make it for summer family gatherings when I was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by STARSING
A great recipe, but WAY too rich. We had two slices and froze the rest. Made my eyes roll into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by Basg
The fruit made this light and refreshing, but I found the raw margarine cream a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2006 by jd
This is a great "cake"...It's tried and true. I lost my original recipe and glad I found this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by SHEILAR73
This is a very good, nice summer cake!!! I forgot to drain the pineapple, so mine isn't quite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by TRACILEIGH
I loved this cake! The kids helped to make it and we had a lovely time. The cake was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by TDUPREY
This cake is easy to make and tastes great. Relatives are always asking when I'll make it... MORE