Here’s a delicious no-bake banana split cake recipe with detailed steps. It’s creamy, fruity, and perfect for summer or any time you want an easy dessert.
No-Bake Banana Split Cake
Ingredients (serves 8)
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 12–14 sheets)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Filling:
- 3–4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Toppings:
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped maraschino cherries or cherry pie filling
- ½ cup chocolate syrup or hot fudge
- Optional: chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan.
- Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Prepare the Cream Filling
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated and fluffy.
Step 3: Layer the Cake
- Place a layer of sliced bananas evenly over the chilled crust.
- Spread half of the cream filling over the bananas.
- Add another layer of bananas, then top with the remaining cream filling.
Step 4: Add Toppings
- Sprinkle drained crushed pineapple over the top.
- Add maraschino cherries or cherry pie filling.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup or hot fudge over the top.
- Optional: sprinkle chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Step 5: Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight, to let the layers set and flavors meld.
Step 6: Serve
- Slice and serve chilled.
- For extra fun, drizzle more chocolate syrup and add a cherry on top of each slice.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- If you want, you can lightly coat banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- You can also layer in sliced strawberries or kiwi for extra fruitiness.
If you want, I can also give a mini individual cup version of this no-bake banana split cake that’s perfect for parties or easy serving.
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