Indulge in the heavenly flavors of a classic banana split with this easy-to-make no-bake banana split cake recipe. Layers of creamy cheesecake filling, sweet bananas, juicy strawberries, and crushed pineapple are combined with a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert is perfect for hot summer days or any occasion that calls for a refreshing and delightful treat. With no oven required, you can whip up this delectable banana split cake in no time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch cake pan to form the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Layer sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top the bananas with sliced strawberries and crushed pineapple.
- Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the fruit layer.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the cake.
- Decorate with maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
- Slice and serve chilled!
Interesting Facts
Banana splits were first created in 1904 by David Evans Strickler, a 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
The traditional banana split features three flavors of ice cream – vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, topped with bananas, whipped cream, and various toppings.
The banana split cake is a popular twist on the classic dessert, offering all the flavors in an easy-to-make, no-bake form.