Chocolate Banana-Split Cake
By the next afternoon, I was majorly depressed, and I was sure my body was getting ready for some serious withdrawal symptoms. After hours serious suffering, I broke down and called Karen...who performed her job as "my friend" as well as could be expected, which was to listen quietly while I share my sad story about not being able to get hold of the recipe for Banana Split Cake...and how much I hated the idea of driving 5 hours for a recipe, unless I was absolutely forced to do it. The miracle occurred when I stopped complaining long enough for Karen to say something. That was the defining moment in our friendship...when she informed me that she actually had the recipe I had been looking for. Come to find out, it wasn't the exact recipe I wanted. However, as it turned out, Karen's recipe was much better! Apparently, after thinking about that cake for days on end; Karen decided to guess the ingredients that were in the cake...using her own memory and taste buds as a guide. And the result was, a much better recipe than the one we tried at the reservation, thanks to Karen's vivid memory, and sharp nose for ingredients.
Folks, I can only testify to the truth. And the truth is, Karen's recipe for Banana Split Cake is the best!
Chocolate Banana-Split Cake
The first time I tried this cake, I was playing bingo with my friend, Karen, in a hall that is located about 2 hours from our home town. I'm embarrassed to tell you that I ate 2 huge pieces of that cake during the game, and insisted on buying another piece to take home with me, for the next day. I'm also ashamed to admit to missing a bingo, because I was concentrating on the cake, instead of the game.
A few days later, after the extra piece of cake was gone, I was sorry I hadn't asked one of the kitchen assistants for the recipe, while we were still in the hall. I tried to get the recipe over the phone, with no luck. By the next afternoon, I was majorly depressed, and I was sure my body was getting ready for some serious withdrawal symptoms. After hours serious suffering, I broke down and called Karen...who performed her job as "my friend" as well as could be expected, which was to listen quietly while I share my sad story about not being able to get hold of the recipe for Banana Split Cake...and how much I hated the idea of driving 5 hours for a recipe, unless I was absolutely forced to do it. The miracle occurred when I stopped complaining long enough for Karen to say something. That was the defining moment in our friendship...when she informed me that she actually had the recipe I had been looking for. Come to find out, it wasn't the exact recipe I wanted. However, as it turned out, Karen's recipe was much better! Apparently, after thinking about that cake for days on end; Karen decided to guess the ingredients that were in the cake...using her own memory and taste buds as a guide. And the result was, a much better recipe than the one we tried at the reservation, thanks to Karen's vivid memory, and sharp nose for ingredients.
Folks, I can only testify to the truth. And the truth is, Karen's recipe for Banana Split Cake is the best!
There you have it! The Carol Ann Chronicles. TO BE CONTINUED
Chocolate-Banana Split Cake
In honor of my friend: Karen Nunes
1 Chocolate Devil Food Cake; prepared
1 large Cool Whip or fresh Whipped Cream
3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
1 bottle of Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Topping; chilled
1 jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping; chilled
1 large fresh Bing Cherry, with stem
¼ cup Walnuts or Pecans
Make the cake according to directions on box for two round 8" or 9”pans, and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Remove one cake from the pan, and place it upside down on top of a glass cake plate. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the top of the first layer of cake. Follow this with sliced bananas, then a second layer of whipped cream. With this done, place the 2nd layer of cake on top of the bottom layer, top side up. Insert 8 wooden toothpicks into the top of the cake, every inch or so, for additional support. Cover the top with sliced bananas, and follow the bananas with a thick layer of whipped cream, making sure to frost the sides of the entire cake, as well.
In honor of my friend: Karen Nunes
1 Chocolate Devil Food Cake; prepared
1 large Cool Whip or fresh Whipped Cream
3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
1 bottle of Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Topping; chilled
1 jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping; chilled
1 large fresh Bing Cherry, with stem
¼ cup Walnuts or Pecans
Make the cake according to directions on box for two round 8" or 9”pans, and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. Remove one cake from the pan, and place it upside down on top of a glass cake plate. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the top of the first layer of cake. Follow this with sliced bananas, then a second layer of whipped cream. With this done, place the 2nd layer of cake on top of the bottom layer, top side up. Insert 8 wooden toothpicks into the top of the cake, every inch or so, for additional support. Cover the top with sliced bananas, and follow the bananas with a thick layer of whipped cream, making sure to frost the sides of the entire cake, as well.
Once the cake has been frosted, with flat side of a dry butter knife, gently touch the top of the cake, quickly pulling the knife up and away from the top of the cake, until you notice short crisp wave-like shapes covering the entire top of the cake. Drizzle chilled Chocolate Fudge and Caramel toppings over the top of the entire cake, allowing several thick drops to fall down the sides of the cake, resembling a trail. With this done, sprinkle the top with a few chopped nuts, and carefully place one large cherry on top of the cake, in the very center. The cherry stem will be facing up at an angle. Insert the bottom half of 8 or 10 wooden toothpicks into the top of the cake, to prevent damage to frosting. Cover cake with glass top, or waxed paper, and chill for 2 hours before serving. Keep refrigerated between servings.
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