Banana Split Cake
Banana Split Cake is filled all the flavors of the classic ice cream sundae, in icebox cake form. Crunchy graham cracker crust, creamy filling, crushed pineapple, fresh bananas, and of course a cherry on top!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 451kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups butter softened, divided into ½ cup and ¾ cup
- 2 cups graham crackers
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple well drained
- 4 medium bananas
- 9 ounces cool whip
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- 4 ounces maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Melt ½ cup of butter and mix together with 2 cups of graham crackers. Pat this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan.2 cups graham crackers, 1¼ cups butter
- Beat powdered sugar, soft butter, and vanilla for about 5 minutes until well incorporated.2 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Spread the mix evenly over the graham cracker crumb crust. Send this to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Drain pineapple and spread over cream mixture.20 ounces crushed pineapple
- Arrange bananas over pineapple.4 medium bananas
- Cover with Cool Whip, sprinkle with pecans.9 ounces cool whip, ½ cup chopped pecans
- Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with sliced cherries before serving.4 ounces maraschino cherries
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Notes
Tips:
- Make sure to cover the crust in the following order: creamy filling, crushed pineapple, banana slices, and Cool Whip. This helps the cake hold its shape and keeps the layers from getting soggy.
- To prevent the banana slices from turning brown, slice them just before layering and consider brushing them lightly with lemon juice.
- For a richer, more cheesecake-like layer, swap the butter and powdered sugar for a sweetened cream cheese mixture.
- Whisk together instant banana pudding mix with cold milk and spread it over the crust in place of the cream layer. It adds even more banana flavor with a softer, more spoonable texture.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup, hot fudge sauce, or chocolate sauce for that classic sundae finish. Top with maraschino cherries, chopped nuts, or rainbow sprinkles to make it look as good as it tastes!
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
