Description

This no-bake banana split cake is a simple and refreshing twist on the classic banana split, with layers of bananas, pineapple, a creamy whipped topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 (8 oz) container whipped topping

1 cup powdered sugar

2 large bananas, sliced

1 cup pineapple chunks, drained

1/2 cup chocolate syrup

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Maraschino cherries for topping

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Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form the crust. Once it’s even, refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
Add in the whipped topping and stir until it’s fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
Layer the sliced bananas on top of the cream cheese layer, followed by the drained pineapple chunks.
Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the fruit layer and sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.
Before serving, top with maraschino cherries to finish it off with that classic banana split touch.

Notes

This dessert can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If you’d like, you can substitute the graham cracker crust for an Oreo or vanilla wafer crust for a different flavor.

Fresh pineapple works great, just make sure to drain it properly to avoid soggy layers.

To prevent bananas from browning, you can toss the slices with a bit of lemon juice before adding them to the cake.

For best results, refrigerate overnight for the most flavorful and creamy texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg