No Bake Banana Split Cake
A deliciously nostalgic no bake dessert layered with bananas, pineapple, cream cheese, and whipped topping—just like a banana split in cake form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs – for the buttery crust base
- Melted butter – binds the crust and adds richness
- Cream cheese – forms the creamy, tangy layer
- Powdered sugar – sweetens the cream mixture smoothly
- Crushed pineapple (drained) – adds tropical sweetness
- Bananas (sliced) – provides classic banana flavor
- Whipped topping (Cool Whip) – adds fluff and creaminess
- Maraschino cherries – for color and nostalgic sweetness
- Chopped nuts – adds crunchy texture contrast
- Chocolate syrup – optional drizzle for classic banana split taste
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into dish, and chill for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, then fold in half the whipped topping.
- Spread cream cheese layer over crust, top with sliced bananas, then add crushed pineapple.
- Spread remaining whipped topping evenly on top.
- Add chopped nuts, cherries, and chocolate syrup as garnish.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice and serve cold for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness.
- Drain pineapple completely to avoid soggy layers.
- Chill the crust before layering for stability.
- Don’t overmix whipped topping to maintain fluffiness.
- Add lemon juice to banana slices to slow browning if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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