Description
Banana Split Cake becomes your ultimate summer dessert shortcut that everyone will adore. Layered with creamy goodness and sweet banana charm, this no-bake treat delivers pure dessert happiness without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 bananas
- 1 package (8 oz / 226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (20 oz / 565g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 container (8 oz / 225g) whipped topping
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 jar maraschino cherries, halved
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Crush 2 cups graham crackers into fine crumbs. Blend with ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup granulated sugar until mixture feels like damp sand.
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly into bottom of 9×13 inch dish using clean hands or a flat spatula. Compact the crust evenly across the surface.
- Refrigerate crust for 15 minutes while preparing the next layer to help it set firmly.
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 cup powdered sugar until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
- Gently fold 4 ounces of whipped topping into cream cheese mixture using a silicone spatula until fully incorporated.
- Spread cream cheese mixture carefully across chilled graham cracker crust, creating an even layer that reaches all edges.
- Slice 4 ripe bananas into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange banana slices in a single overlapping layer across cream cheese base.
- Drain 20 ounces crushed pineapple thoroughly. Distribute pineapple evenly over banana layer, allowing some banana to peek through.
- Top dessert with remaining 4 ounces whipped topping, spreading gently to cover fruit completely.
- Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans across surface if desired. Halve 10-12 maraschino cherries and distribute across top.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in thin lines across dessert for additional decoration.
- Refrigerate dessert covered for minimum 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and layers to set completely.
- Cut into 3×3 inch squares when ready to serve. Keep chilled until serving moment.
Notes
- Chill the crust completely before adding filling to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure clean, crisp layers.
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor, but slice them just before layering to prevent browning.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat and use sugar-free whipped topping.
- Customize your garnishes by adding different nuts like pecans or almonds, or drizzle with caramel sauce for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 131 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg