Banana Split Cake
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4.5
Banana Split Cake
Description
The crust is made by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then pressed firmly into a pan and chilled to form a sturdy base. The filling starts with softened cream cheese beaten with sugar and vanilla, spread evenly over the cooled crust. Fresh banana slices coated with lemon juice form the next layer, maintaining their color and preventing browning.
Drained crushed pineapple is evenly distributed over the bananas, followed by dollops of whipped topping spread to the pan edges. Maraschino cherries and chopped pecans or peanuts finish the topping, adding sweetness and crunch. The assembled cake is loosely covered and chilled for several hours to allow flavors to meld and layers to firm.
Lemon juice application on bananas is crucial to keeping the fruit visually appealing, and thorough drainage of pineapple juice prevents sogginess, ensuring a clean slice. Whipped topping can be substituted with homemade whipped cream blended with powdered sugar for a fresher texture.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 4 banana peeled and sliced
- 2 crushed pineapple well drained
- 2 cups pecans chopped or peanuts
- 16 ounces maraschino cherries drained
- lemon juice or fruit fresh to coat bananas
Instructions
Crust
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Stir until the butter coats all of the crumbs.
- Firmly and evenly press the crust mixture into a 9×13-inch baking pan. Place in the refrigerator or freezer to firm up while working on the filling.
Filling
- Add the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Add in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until incorporated.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly on top of the graham cracker crust.
- Add the bananas in a single layer on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the drained crushed pineapple on top of the bananas until evenly distributed.
- Add dollops of whipped topping all over the top of the crushed pineapple. Spread the whipped topping evenly and to the edges of the pan.
- Add the drained maraschino cherries to the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Loosely cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 4 hours to chill.
Notes
- Apply lemon juice or fruit fresh immediately after slicing bananas to slow browning and preserve color.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly by pressing or squeezing to avoid excess moisture that can make the cake soggy.
- Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar for a fresher texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 761 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 761kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 1061IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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