Description
This Banana Split Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that layers graham cracker crust with cream cheese, bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and whipped topping. Topped with nuts, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries, it’s a refreshing and colorful treat perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Topping
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create an even crust layer.
- Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in one container of whipped topping until fully combined.
- Assemble the cake layers: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer on top of the cream cheese mixture. Next, add an even layer of drained crushed pineapple, followed by a layer of sliced fresh strawberries.
- Add the final topping: Spread the second container of whipped topping evenly over the fruit layers, covering the entire surface. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the whipped topping, then drizzle chocolate syrup artistically across the top. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, substitute fresh homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping.
- Add mini chocolate chips or coconut flakes between layers for a fun texture twist.
- This dessert is best served cold and consumed within 2–3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
