aunt alice's banana split cake

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Judy O'Brien
Newtown, PA

When I was a little girl my favorite Aunt made this as a dessert when we visited. She passed the recipe on to my Mom who made it on occasion. I have made this a couple of times for some summer picnics. Always a winner!

(3 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For aunt alice's banana split cake

  • 2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick
    + 6 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 lg
    egg whites
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3-4 lg
    bananas (not over ripened)
  • 1 c
    sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 lg
    can crushed pinapple, drained
  • 1 pkg
    cool whip
  • 1 c
    chopped lightly salted, cocktail peanuts
  • chocolate syrup, to drizzle
  • 10-12
    maraschino cherries, chopped

How To Make aunt alice's banana split cake

  • 1
    In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and 6 tbsp. softened butter. Mix well. Press into bottom of 13x9 baking dish.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, combine 2 egg whites, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 stick butter. With electric mixer on low, beat until smooth. Spread over graham cracker crust.
  • 3
    Slice bananas, place as next layer in baking dish. Drain crushed pineapple and spread over bananas. Layer the strawberries next. Spread cool whip over last layer.
  • 4
    Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Just prior to serving, sprinkle chopped nuts and diced maraschino cherries on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Enjoy!!!

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