Going Bananas...Banana Crack Cake

I don't know about you, but whenever bananas start to turn brown at my house I chuck them into the freezer figuring I will make them into banana bread "someday".  Truth is that banana bread is one of those things that I have made several times, but have never had that "perfect" loaf, so I really don't like making it all that much.  Searching Pinterest I found this recipe for Banana Crack Cake.  Love it!  Now I don't have to make banana bread with those bananas!!!  Here's the link:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/2986068/fresh-banana-cake-

Enjoy!!!

Mom's Fruit Salad

You have to make this one the day before. I know sour cream in a fruit salad sounds strange, but if you are a fruit salad fan, you will love it!

1 can chunk pineapple, drained
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 bag mini marshmallows
8 oz. sour cream

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. For best results, refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Dump Cake

Although the name may not be attractive, this is fabulous!

2 large can of your favorite pie filling and/or fruit (I like apple pie filling)
1 box yellow cake mix
2 sticks of butter

Dump the fruit filling into a 9 x 13 pan (do not drain juices from the fruit).

Crumble the dry cake mix over the top of fruit, then cover the cake mix with thin slices of butter.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 45-55 minutes (will still be soft). It is similar in texture to apple crisp. Scoop it onto a plate and top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. YUM!!!

Fruit Dip

8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Soften cream cheese. With a hand mixer blend in brown sugar and vanilla. Chill.

Use as a dip for your favorite fruits!