Recipe Banana Split Cake No Bake

No-Bake Banana Split Cake has all the fabulous flavors you'd expect from a scrumptiously melty banana split sundae, all in an easy to prepare no-bake dessert. Complete with maraschino cherries on top of course, because it wouldn't be a banana split without a cherry on top!

Yes, that's right. I fully admit that I am a 100%-confirmed, no-denying-it choco-holic. I have to have a bit of the stuff every day. Every. single. day. ... or I can tell I haven't. And probably so can the people around me.

No-Bake Banana Split Cakehas all the fabulous flavors you'd expect from a scrumptiously melty banana split sundae, all in an easy to prepare no-bake dessert.

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So imagine my surprise when I found something that didn't taste better with chocolate! I mean, all things sweet taste better with chocolate, right?

Because this No-Bake Banana Split Cake, in my humble opinion, decidedly does not taste better with chocolate. At least not with the kind of chocolate I tried, anyway.

See, following my firm belief that everything's better with chocolate, I decided to try a piece of this Banana Split Cake with a big old drizzling of chocolate sauce on top.

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Makes sense, right? I mean when you order a banana split sundae, it comes with heaps of delicious chocolate sauce running in melting rivers down the sides of the sundae.

I thought it would make perfect sense then that chocolate sauce would be a deliciously-appropriate topping for No-Bake Banana Split Cake, too. But I was mistaken.

Standing in for the ice cream, is essentially a layer of cream cheese frosting ~ cream cheese, softened butter, and confectioners' sugar whipped all together until fluffy and light.

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It was like getting a big smack of chocolate in the mouth ... and missing out on all the other banana split flavors going on.

And so, I decided that this is one place where chocolate should stay away. Which is a tough thing for a choco-holic like me to come to terms with.

But with it's creamy layers of cream cheese filling, crushed pineapple and bananas, and cherry-adorned whipped cream, I think I can figure out a way to bravely move on without my beloved chocolate.

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No-Bake Banana Split Cake has all the fabulous flavors you'd expect from a scrumptiously melty banana split sundae. And it truly couldn't be any easier to prepare.

Then, standing in for the ice cream, is essentially a layer of cream cheese frosting ~ cream cheese, softened butter, and confectioners' sugar whipped all together until fluffy and light.

Next comes crushed pineapple and sliced bananas, which gets slathered with whipped cream, sprinkled with chopped pecans, and ... of course ... topped with maraschino cherries.

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Another time, I may just try a different form of chocolate ... perhaps some mini chocolate chips sprinkled in the filling or on top, I'm thinking. Because I still feel that somehow chocolate's got to work in a banana split dessert.

But until I figure out the chocolate thing, believe me ... this No-Bake Banana Split Cake is one deliciously creamy non-chocolate dessert even this choco-holic can love!

Affiliate links are included in this post. I receive a small amount of compensation for anything purchased from these links atAmazon.com , at no additional cost to you.This Banana Split Cake is a no bake dessert with a graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of sweetened cream cheese, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and finally delicious maraschino cherries on top. It's an over-the-top layered dessert that will put a smile on any banana split lover's face.

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I love a good banana split. Eating this perfect treat takes me back to being a kid and heading to the ice cream store with my family. I always wanted that huge, banana split that was probably decadent enough for three people! I still love banana splits but I also just adore the flavor combinations that make up the banana split.

With those flavors in mind, I created this banana split cake recipe. It is a unique cake that is packed with fruity flavors. The best part is that my recipe is no-bake! No oven needed means this is a perfect summertime treat, just like the classic banana split always has been!

Banana split cake is a layered dessert. The first layer is a homemade graham cracker crust which is then topped with a vanilla cream cheese filling. Next up are the sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping or whipped cream. Finish off the cake with some maraschino cherries and chopped pecans or peanuts. If you have some on hand, a drizzle of chocolate syrup or hot fudge makes a nice addition as well.

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Step 1. Make the 9x13 graham cracker crust. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar together until the crumb looks like wet sand. Then press the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, covering just the bottom of the pan. The crust is placed in the fridge to get firm while the next layer of the banana split cake is made.

Step 2. Make the cream cheese filling. Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract. Once combined, the cream cheese mixture is spread across the graham cracker crumbs to create a dense, bottom layer of filling.

Step 3. Slice fresh bananas and sprinkle with fruit fresh or lemon juice. The banana slices are scattered evenly over the cream cheese layer.

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Step 4. Drain two 20 ounce cans of crushed pineapple. Use a fine mesh strainer or 2 layers of cheese cloth to get out as much of the juice as possible. Sprinkle the crushed pineapple over top of the banana slices.

Step 5. Add the whipped topping, maraschino cherries, pecans or peanuts. The whipped cream topping is spread across the pan next, making the top layer of “frosting”. A few bright red maraschino cherries and chopped pecans garnish the top of the cake and it is ready to serve! All those layers will be hard to resist.

It's definitely best when eaten fresh since the ripe bananas can turn brown quickly and become not as pretty inside the cake. The cake will still taste good after a day or two, it just may not have such beautiful layers.

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Freezing banana split cake is a fantastic idea. It is th perfect way to make this cake ahead of time and have it ready to serve at your next party. Freezing banana split cake also allows you to make a whole cake and enjoy one slice every night, making that goodness last longer.

Wrap the entire casserole dish in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. It will keep for about 2-3 weeks. The cake will actually taste fresh for up to a month, however, the bananas inside will turn brown. Brown is not necessarily bad! In fact, brown bananas are even sweeter.

When you are ready to eat the banana split cake, you can simply unwrap it, slice and enjoy. The cake is actually really yummy when still frozen. It tastes just like an ice cream cake and real banana split. You can let the banana split cake thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes or so, just to get it a little soft. It will soften quickly though so only take it out of the freezer when you are ready to eat!

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You can use oreo crumbs instead of graham crackers. This will give you a nice chocolate banana split cake! If you choose to use oreo crumbs, leave out the sugar in the crust recipe. The oreo crumbs are already sweet enough!

The possibilities are endless! Think about what you like on top of your ice cream banana split and add those toppings. Here are a few of my favorites:

You can use homemade whipped cream instead of whipped topping but keep in mind that homemade whipped cream is very soft and will not hold its shape for long. Whipped topping has stabilizers which keep it fluffy and light. Over time, homemade whipped cream will deflate and collapse. You can choose to stabilize your homemade whipped cream with gelatin and use this in place of whipped topping.

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You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned. Chop the fresh pineapple into very small pieces. Pat the pieces dry so that the excess moisture doesn’t make the cake layers too soft. Sprinkle the pineapple in the cake and continue on with the recipe!

This Banana Split Cake is a no bake dessert with a graham cracker crust, followed by layers of sweetened cream cheese, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and delicious maraschino cherries on top.

Once the bananas are sliced, sprinkle fresh lemon juice or fruit fresh over top of the bananas before layering them in the cake. This will keep them from quickly turning brown.

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When draining the crushed pineapple, I liked to press my spatula against the pineapple while it’s in the fine mesh strainer to push out any excess juice. The juice will make the banana split cake soggy and fall apart when it’s cut. You can also squeeze the crushed pineapple while it’s wrapped in a couple of layers of cheesecloth to get the juice out.

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