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No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes plus 4 hours chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Banana Split Cake is a delightful layered dessert that combines the flavors of a classic banana split into an easy-to-make, chilled treat. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy filling, and layers of fresh bananas, pineapple, and strawberries topped with whipped cream, pecans, chocolate syrup, and cherries, it’s perfect for summer gatherings or a light, fruity indulgence.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs (or ½ cup pasteurized egg substitute)

Fruit Layers

  • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Toppings

  • 2 cups whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup chocolate syrup
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, drained and halved

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish to form an even crust.
  2. Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and eggs until the mixture becomes light and creamy, which should take about 3 minutes.
  3. Assemble Layers: Spread the creamy filling evenly over the prepared crust. Next, arrange the banana slices in a single layer on top of the filling. Follow with an even layer of drained crushed pineapple and then the sliced fresh strawberries.
  4. Add Toppings: Spread the whipped topping over the fruit layers to cover completely. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with halved maraschino cherries.
  5. Chill the Cake: Cover the dish and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together and the cake to set properly before serving.

Notes

  • For a no-egg version of the filling, blend an 8-ounce block of cream cheese with powdered sugar and a splash of milk to replace the butter, powdered sugar, and eggs layer.
  • You can customize the cake by adding crushed cookies between layers or drizzling caramel sauce over the top for extra flavor.
  • Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.

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