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Easy No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A delicious slice of banana split cake topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, nuts, and chocolate drizzle.
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Make this simple, layered dessert that captures all the flavors of a classic banana split without using your oven. It is perfect for potlucks or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • Maraschino cherries, for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. Arrange the bananas: Place a single layer of sliced bananas over the chilled crust.
  3. Make the cream cheese layer: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in half of the thawed whipped topping.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the banana layer.
  5. Add fruit and nuts: Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple and chopped nuts over the cream cheese layer.
  6. Top with remaining whipped topping: Gently spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the fruit and nut layer.
  7. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm. This chilling time is important for setting the layers.
  8. Garnish and serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup and place maraschino cherries on top. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple completely to prevent the cake from becoming watery. Press it between paper towels if needed.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use hot fudge sauce instead of standard chocolate syrup.
  • You can substitute strawberries for pineapple if you prefer a different fruit combination.

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