"This cake is so easy to make but impressive to serve."
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 32 squares) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup sugar FILLING: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained 2 quarts fresh strawberries, sliced TOPPING: 2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS: Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in, dish. Chill for 1 hour. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over crust; chill for 30 minutes. Layer with bananas, pineapple and strawberries. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over fruit. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill until serving.
