BANANA SPLIT ICE-CREAM CAKE

2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 Cup Butter or Marg., melted
1/4 Cup More of Butter or Marg.
4 or 5 Bananas, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
11/2 Quarts Strawberry Ice Cream, softened
1 Cup Chopped Walnuts
1 Cup Choc. Chips
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Evaporated Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 (8oz.) Bowl of Cool Whip

In a medium bowl combine the graham crackers and melted butter. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture. Press the rest of the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Place the bananas in a single layer over the crust and then spread the ice cream on top and smooth out. Sprinkle the nuts over the ice cream and put placstic wrap over this and put in freezer and chill until it is firm for 1 hour. In a saucepan melt the choc. chips and butter and mix until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and evaporated milk. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Stir ever now and then. Pour the chocolate mixture over the ice cream and then let chill for 45 minutes. Spread the cool whip over the choc. mixture. Next add the reserved crumbs. Chill for 3 hours. When ready to serve let soften about 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.