Delicious No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe

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Delicious No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 31, 2024

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

  1. 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.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  5. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust.
  6. Layer sliced bananas over the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Top the bananas with sliced strawberries and crushed pineapple.
  8. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the fruit layer.
  9. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the cake.
  11. Decorate with maraschino cherries.
  12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
  13. 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.