1 pineapple or yellow cake mix
1 1/4 c. water
4 egg yolks
1/3 c. oil

MERINGUE:

4 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. nuts

FILLING:

1/2 c. whipping cream
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 med. bananas
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. well drained crushed pineapple

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 inch round layer pans. Mix cake mix, water, egg yolks and oil in large mixing bowl. Divide batter evenly in pans. For meringue, beat egg whites until frothy. Add 3/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks form. Carefully spread meringue on batter. Sprinkle nuts over meringue. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes and let cool 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool meringue side up on racks.

For filling, beat cream until stiff. Add sugar and vanilla. Fold in crushed pineapple and mashed banana. Place one cake layer, meringue side down, on plate. Spread filling. Place second layer, meringue side up on top. Store cake in refrigerator until ready to use.