From the kitchen of Pam

3 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 more sticks butter (1 cup)
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
5 bananas
2 packages Dream Whip
1 small package chopped nuts
Maraschino cherries

Mix together graham cracker crumbs and 1 1/2 sticks butter and spread in 9 x 13-inch pan.

Mix together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 sticks butter, 2 eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for 15 minutes (secret of the recipe). Spread this over graham cracker crumb crust. Spread pineapple for next layer. Slice 5 bananas and arrange in layer over pineapple.

Mix Cool Whip according to directions on box and spread for next layer. Sprinkle with nuts and top with cherries. Refrigerate overnight.

Although the recipe doesn't call for it, I drizzle chocolate syrup on top before serving.