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Banana Split Cake: A Layered Dream Dessert!

This no-bake Banana Split Cake combines creamy layers and fresh fruit, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
For the Fruit Layers
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained
  • 4 medium ripe bananas sliced
For the Topping
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peanuts
  • 12 maraschino cherries rinsed and dried
  • 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce optional

Equipment

  • 9 by 13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • spatula
  • fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Ensure your baking dish is clean and dry.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine butter and sugar over medium heat. Stir until melted.
  3. Mix in graham cracker crumbs until well-coated.
  4. Press graham cracker mixture into the baking dish to create an even crust.
  5. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar and salt, mixing until fluffy.
  7. Spread cream cheese filling over the crust and refrigerate.
  8. Prepare fruit layers: drain pineapple and slice bananas.
  9. Layer banana slices over filling, followed by crushed pineapple.
  10. Spread whipped topping over pineapple layer.
  11. Top with chopped peanuts and maraschino cherries.
  12. Drizzle with hot fudge sauce if desired.
  13. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  14. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate before serving. Optional toppings can be adjusted to personal preference.

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