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Banana Split Cake Recipe

Banana Split Cake Recipe

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Transform the classic ice cream parlor treat into an irresistible layered dessert! This no-bake banana split cake features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with layers of creamy filling, fresh bananas, juicy strawberries, and crushed pineapple. Crowned with fluffy whipped topping, chopped nuts, chocolate drizzle, and maraschino cherries, it captures all the flavors of a traditional banana split in a convenient make-ahead dessert. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any special occasion where you want to impress without turning on the oven.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • 4 bananas sliced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
Topping
  • 8 oz whipped topping
  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Maraschino cherries

Equipment

  • Three 9-inch round cake pans
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Offset spatula for frosting
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Piping bag and tips for decoration

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into 13x9 pan.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Layer:
  4. Half cream cheese mixture
  5. Sliced bananas
  6. Drained pineapple
  7. Sliced strawberries
  8. Remaining cream cheese mixture
  9. Top with:
  10. Whipped topping
  11. Chopped nuts
  12. Chocolate drizzle
  13. Cherries
  14. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing
  • Pat bananas dry to prevent weeping
  • Drain pineapple thoroughly (15 minutes in strainer)
  • Cut strawberries uniformly for even layers

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