Banana split cake is a very easy no bake dessert. This cream cheese recipe with a simple graham cracker crust assembles quickly and tastes fantastic.
Banana Split Cake is made with 3 layers and a decadent whipped cream topping. Sweet pudding with tangy cream cheese and all the flavors of a banana split make this cake worth trying. This no bake banana split cake is a colorful and delicious dish to serve at parties or gatherings.
We are sharing our favorite toppings and additions. We also offer a few more ideas on making this dessert you may want to try.
However you make it we are sure you will find many fans to enjoy this no bake banana split cake.
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No bake banana split cake
This no bake banana split cake does not require any baking or oven at all. The layers will set individually in the refrigerator. This cake has a bottom graham cracker crust layer that sets in the fridge. The next layer is a cream cheese layer that also needs time to set without baking. The final layer is a no bake pudding layer with cool whip folded in. This cake will need to remain refrigerated until you are ready to serve it.
Banana Split Cake Potluck dish:
This no bake dessert recipe features a press in graham cracker crumb crust, cream cheese mixture, pudding, bananas and cool whipped topping all layered and chilled.
Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup, pecans and whipped cream with a cherry on each. Viola! A pretty party dish made simple in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
TIPS:
- Banana pudding or chocolate flavored pudding can replace the vanilla flavor.
- You can recreate this dessert as many ways as there are to love banana splits. If you hate pineapple replace it with a fresh strawberry layer or use strawberry jam.
- Caramel syrup can also be drizzled on top. Either to replace the chocolate or drizzle them both on. These flavors love each other.
- If your graham crust is crumbly use a narrow frosting spatula or kitchen knife to spread cream cheese.
- Keep this dessert chilled until serving.
- This recipe can be made up to a day ahead before serving (covered) .
- Just DON’T garnish it till serving to keep it fresh and lovely. Add the spray on whipped cream just before serving or omit it. It will melt into the cake if left out too long.
You can cut the pieces in half to create 24 2 x 3 inch pieces. Or stretch it even more if you cut it into 2 x 2 pieces.
If you choose to make a LOT of servings and hold it on a dessert table for awhile omit the whipped cream and cherry topping. It will still be a rich flavorful treat for your guests.
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Below find the complete instructions and process for making this banana split cake recipe. At the bottom of the recipe card is our recipe demonstration video.
Banana Split Cake Recipe
Banana split cake is a very easy no bake dessert. This cream cheese recipe assembles quickly and taste fantastic. Yummy, simple, comforting and indulgent. Your family will love it!
Ingredients
The crust:
- 1 1/2 Cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 Cup Granulated sugar
- 1/3 Cup melted butter
The filling layers:
- 12 oz. cream cheese-softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Cups milk
- 2-3 oz. packages vanilla pudding (or banana)
- 2 Cups thawed cool whip-divided
- 4 bananas
- 1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple
- 1 Cup pecan pieces.
- 1/4 Cup Hershey chocolate syrup(or as desired)
Garnishes:
- Spray whipped cream (as desired)
- 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Crush the graham crackers with a rolling pin in a bag or using your food processor.
- In a medium bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 Cup sugar and melted butter.
- Stir together with a fork or wooden spoon. Spread firmly and evenly in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Set in fridge until needed.
For the cream cheese layer:
- Put the softened cream cheese in a medium sized bowl.
- Beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer to break apart the cream cheese blocks. (do not over beat)
- Add 3/4 Cups sugar into cream cheese. Beat until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese layer over the chilled graham cracker crust. Return to fridge.
Pudding Layer:
- In a medium bowl combine milk and pudding mix.
- Whisk together until smooth.
- Fold in 1 Cup of the cool whip with a fork or spoon until it is light and fluffy. Set aside.
Finish assembly:
- Slice the bananas into 1/4 inch rounds. set aside.
- Spread the drained pineapple over the chilled CREAM CHEESE layer.
- Set the banana slices flat down and touching on top of the pineapple layer.
- Spread the pudding layer over the banana layer.
- Smooth the remaining 1 Cup of cool whip over the pudding to form an evenly smooth top.
- Sprinkle the pecan pieces evenly over the cool whip layer.
- Drizzle the chocolate syrup across the top of the cake. (according to your personal preference)
- Chill to set the layers or serve immediately with Garnishes
At serving:
- Spray the whipped cream into 12 evenly spaced hills on the cake top. Set one cherry into each top.
- Cut and Serve immediately.
Notes
TIPS:
- Banana pudding or chocolate flavored pudding can replace the vanilla flavor.
- You can recreate this dessert as many ways as there are to love banana splits. Try a fresh strawberry layer or use caramel syrup to drizzle on top.
- If your graham crust is crumbly use a narrow frosting spatula or kitchen knife to layer on the cream cheese.
- Keep this dessert chilled until serving.
- Add the spray on whipped cream just before serving or omit it. It will melt into the cake is left out too long before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1-4 x 3 inch pieceAmount Per Serving Calories 483Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 46mgSodium 227mgCarbohydrates 58gFiber 3gSugar 43gProtein 6g
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