Author
Clarice
Recipe
Crust
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 C. | Flour |
| 2 T | Sugar |
| 1 st | Oleo (or butter, softened) |
| 1/2 C | Nuts, chopped (optional) |
Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 box (1 lb) | Confectioners Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs (well beaten) |
| 2 sticks (1 cup) | Oleo (or butter, softened) |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Butter Flavoring |
| 4 | Bananas, sliced |
| 1 Large Can (20 oz) | Crushed Pineapple, well drained |
| 1 large (16 oz) | Container Cool Whip (or other whipped topping), thawed |
| Maraschino Cherries (optional, for garnish) | |
| Chopped Nuts (optional, for garnish) |
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and oleo (or softened butter). Mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If desired, add chopped nuts and mix well.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown.
- Cool: Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
- Beat Filling Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together the confectioners sugar, well-beaten eggs, softened oleo (or butter), vanilla extract, and butter flavoring. Beat for 5 minutes with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Spread Over Crust: Spread the filling mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
- Layer Bananas: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the filling, covering the entire surface.
- Layer Pineapple: Drain the crushed pineapple very well, pressing out any excess liquid. Spread the drained pineapple evenly over the bananas.
- Top with Cool Whip: Spread the thawed Cool Whip evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Garnish (Optional): If desired, garnish the top with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2-3 hours before serving to allow the layers to set. This dessert is even better if made a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld.
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