Banana-Nut Torte
1 C graham cracker crumbs
� C shredded coconut
� C chopped pecans
4 egg whites
1 C sugar
� t salt
1 t vanilla
1 banana, sliced
Whipped cream
Slivered almonds
Maraschino cherries
Combine crumbs, coconut and pecans. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar gradually; beat until stiff peaks form. Add salt and vanilla. Fold in crumb mixture. Spread into greased and floured 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 30 minutes in 350� oven. Cool. Cover with banana slices. Frost with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds and cherries.
Cookbook: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Cooking
Typed By: Susan Godfrey alexanderjamesmom@gmail.com