No Bake Banana Split Cake
An effortless dessert that combines all the flavors of a classic banana split into a delightful no-bake cake.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Layer
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
For the Fruit Layer
- 4 each bananas, sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
For the Toppings
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 cup chopped nuts e.g., walnuts or pecans
- 1 jar Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients to make the process smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until all the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar and softened cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the whipped topping gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
- Layer the sliced bananas and drained pineapple chunks over the creamy layer.
- Drizzle the chocolate syrup generously over the fruits.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the chocolate syrup layer.
- Top it off with a final layer of whipped topping and decorate with maraschino cherries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
This dessert is ideal for any occasion. You can customize it with your favorite fruits and toppings.