BANANA SPLIT CAKE


ingredients

2 c. graham crackers
1 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
5 bananas, sliced in halves lengthwise
1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (4 1/2 oz.) pkg. Cool Whip
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 jar (8 1/2 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and sliced

preparation

Combine crumbs and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl. Mix well and spread and pat in bottom of an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch shallow baking dish.

Combine sugar and remaining butter in large mixing bowl. Beat until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Spread carefully over crumbs. Arrange banana slices over butter sugar mixture. Top with pineapple. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with cherry halves. Chill until ready to serve.