Banana Split Cake
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Banana Split Cake
Description
The base of Banana Split Cake is a crust made from graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar pressed into a pan. Over this is spread a smooth mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Sliced bananas form the first fruit layer, followed by drained crushed pineapple and a layer of Cool Whip. Maraschino cherries add bright bursts of sweetness on top, finished with pecans for crunch and added texture. The cake is served chilled and balances creamy, tangy, and sweet elements with crunchy pecans.
This dessert is suited for warm weather or special occasions where a chilled, refreshing cake is welcome. It pairs well with simple beverages or as a fruit-forward treat after a meal.
For an enhanced texture, pecans can be lightly toasted before adding. Chocolate syrup may be drizzled over individual servings when served to complement the banana and cherry flavors.
Ingredients
The crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 ounces butter melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
The filling
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 4 banana sliced
- 15 ounces pineapple drained, crushed
- 16 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 jar maraschino cherries (16 ounces)
- 12 ounces pecans
Instructions
- To make the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Stir to combine. Press into a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese together until smooth. Spread over the graham cracker crust.
- Slice bananas and place them flat in a single layer on the cream cheese mixture.
- Drain the crushed pineapple and spread it in the pan.
- Spread Cool Whip over the pineapple.
- Drain cherries and place them on top of the Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle pecans on top.
- Keep the cake refrigerated when not serving.
Notes
- Lightly toast pecans and let them cool completely before sprinkling to avoid melting the Cool Whip layer.
- Optionally, drizzle chocolate syrup on the cake when serving for extra flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 495IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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