Banana Split Cake I

Ingredients

• 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

Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter or margarine thoroughly and press into bottom of 9×12 inch baking pan. Chill in freezer for at least 15 minutes.

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).

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.