Banana Split Cake (No Bake)
Banana Split Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh fruit, and whipped cream. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, this cake is a sweet and refreshing treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 357kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
For the Fruit Layer:
- 3 bananas sliced
- 1 cup pineapple crushed, drained
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
For the Topping:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- chocolate syrup for drizzling
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until well incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled crust in an even layer. Return to the refrigerator to chill while preparing the fruit.
Layer the Fruit:
- Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer over the cream cheese filling.
- Evenly spread the crushed pineapple over the bananas.
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.
Add the Topping:
- Spread the whipped cream over the fruit layers.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries spaced evenly across the top.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled, cut into squares.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Chill the cake for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to set properly.
- Substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits if desired.
- You can add other fruits like raspberries or blueberries for a different twist.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 879IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg
