1/3 : c Vegetable oil
1 : /2 c Mashed ripe bananas ( 3 )
1/2 : ts Vanilla
3 : Eggs
2 : 1/3 c Bisquick baking mix
1 : c Sugar
1/2 : c Chopped nuts (optional)
0: ALMOND BUTTER: Cream together the sugar and butter, then blend in the almonds, making sure to mix well
1: ICING: Beat the sugar and water together until completely blended
2: Drizzle over the pastry and garnish with cherries and almonds if desired
3: VANILLA CREAM: Combile all the ingredients except the vanilla in a saucepan
4: Blend and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly
5: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla
6: Whip mixture occasionally to keep it from forming a film, if not using immediately
7: PLUMP CURRANTS: Sprinkle the rum or cognac over the currants (or raisins) and set aside until they have been plumped
8: EGG WASH: Beat together the egg and water, mixing well
9: Reserve for use as needed
10: Source: Vera Stevens, my mother From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www
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