Make the cake first :
Mix together:
2 1/2 cups of flour
2 teas. of baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
In another bowl beat well:
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups mashed banana's
1/2 teas of vanilla
4 eggs
optional 1 cup walnuts
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix till all are incorporated. Pour into two well greased square or round pans or make muffins. Bake ar 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until brown and middle is dry when tested with a toothpick. Cool completely
To assemble Banana Split
You will need
Cake slices
Banana's sliced
ice cream your favorite flavor (pictures is vanilla)
strawberry, chocolate and caramel syrup
cherries
whipped cream
nuts
Place cake on a plate, top with ice cream, sliced banana's, pineapple, cherries, and drizzle syrups over the top. Add whipped cream and nuts.
Looks heavenly!!=)
ReplyDeleteI love that you put yours on a cake! I'm loving seeing everyone's splits...would prefer to taste test each of them, though.
ReplyDeleteThat banana split looks amazing! I agree with Belinda, I would much rather be taste testing... ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely wonderful, Claudia - I wish I had time because the cause is near and dear to me. Congrats to you for taking it on so masterfully!
ReplyDeleteWhat a scrumptious banana split! And the cake makes it extra special!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great cause and I love your split!
ReplyDeletenice cake, nice spit but best of all for a much worthy benefit - I too loved Gilda...
ReplyDeleteThe minute I saw the picture it brought me back to growing up in Long Island where we'd go to Friendly's as kids & share a banana split with my family. I think I'll make this at my end of summer party because it evokes so many memories!
ReplyDeletelooks heavenly,indeed,claudia!
ReplyDeleteWhat an unique banana split!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful dessert for a worthy cause!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. You did a wonderful job on your split.
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten Gilda Radner passed away from this type of cancer.
I truly hope the feedback is good for this cause. It's so important to support and create awareness.
I love that you used the banana in the cake! What a way to reduce the fat content. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great and good luck in the contest!
ReplyDeleteBon appetit!
=:~)
The banana split looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful banana split cake...very original and a very important and worthy cause.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Now that is showing off your creative gene:)
ReplyDeleteThis split is a winner in my book!!
ReplyDeleteBanana split on a cake?! Pure genius! You never fail to amaze me with your creativity! So great that you're putting your talent to good use :)
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