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This Banana Split Cake is an easy banana cake recipe that would be great for serving at any occasion. Give it a try and see how you like it!
Easy Banana Split Cake
Oh my word.
You need to make this.
I've been trying out some fun recipes for our summer grilling series (you can snag our slow cooker series here if you're interested!), and good gravy. My friend Cheree hit it out of the park with this Banana Split Cake.
So.
So.
good.
It's not one I would normally ever have tried (and honestly, I'm not a huge pineapple fan so I didn't think I would love it), but it was perfection on a platter.
Perfect for summer time.
Or winter time.
Or spring time.
Or anytime.
you're welcome. 🙂
My daughter Reagan actually did all the work to put this cake together, and it's a perfect simple no-bake treat. If you have an event (or just need a happy dessert in your life today . . .), this one's just for you.
Banana Split Cake
Ingredients
- 1 Stick Butter Melted
- 1 1/4 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Can Use Lowfat Cream Cheese if Preferred
- 1/4 Cup Butter Softened
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 4 Count Bananas Sliced
- 20 oz Canned Crushed Pineapple
- 16 oz Cool Whip
- 4 oz Maraschino Cherries
- 1/2 Cup Peanuts
- 11 oz Jar of Hot Fudge Sauce
- Sprinkles Optional
Instructions
- Mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1 stick melted butter, and sugar in small bowl
- Press graham cracker mixture into 9" x 13" glass dish and chill in freezer
- While that is chilling, beat cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, and powdered sugar in medium bowl for a few minutes, until creamy (it will take 4 - 5 minutes to cream together well
- Spread cream cheese layer on top of cooled graham cracker crust
- Layer bananas on top of cream cheese layer, then add crushed pineapple evenly over bananas
- Next, gently cover pineapple and banana layer with Cool Whip
- Slowly drizzle slightly warmed hot fudge sauce over Cool Whip layer
- Garnish with nuts, cherries, and sprinkles
- Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that younger children can put together as well with just a little bit of guidance.
I am thinking that next time we have the girls over for a slumber party this would be one they could have fun pulling together for themselves – and hey it has fruit in it so it's not totally unhealthy, right? 😉
If you give it a try, or make any modifications, be sure to let us know!
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This is well worth the try for sure ! Nice that it’s a no oven especially for this hot as H&$$ summers of N Texas
Yes, this is perfect for the hot summer! Let us know if you try it! 🙂
This was AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to play around with the recipe a little. I may try to double the graham cracker crust next time to see how everyone likes it. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I noticed in the picture above the recipe it shows a can of mandarin oranges but I did not see them listed in the recipe. I was wondering if it was left out accidentally.
So sorry – they’re not in the recipe – I just had them on the countertop and accidentally put them in the picture (WHOOPS!) Sorry about that!
Thank you for posting this recipe and for noting that your friend, Cheree, gave you the recipe. It has been my favorite dessert for many, many years, so my Mom always made it for my birthday. She passed away this year so this birthday next week will be a difficult time for me. On a whim, I thought I check Pinterest to see if I could find the recipe for the one she made. Yours is the first one I clicked on and when I saw your friend’s name is the same as mine (exact spelling which is rare) I knew I would have to make it! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing with us Cheree! I’m so sorry for your loss ~ sending hugs and prayers. Hope you enjoy the recipe, and that it brings back many happy memories!
I made this last night for my husband’s birthday. I used a ready made graham cracker crust and real whipped cream with no sugar. Any idea how many calories?
I don’t think you’re allowed to count calories for dessert. 🙂 LOL
Love this recipe I also put sliced strawberries in it!
I used to make this years ago but I don’t use Cool Whip anymore. I guess I could make it and substitute whipped cream for the cool whip but not sure how long it would stay good.
Is the pineapple drained?
Yes you drain the pineapple.
Should be in instructions to drain pineapple! Would be a terrible disappointment for someone who didnt realize it & ended up with a soggy mess.♀️
Yes, so true – thank you for letting us know!!