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Banana Split Cake


Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 15 people
A slice of no bake banana split cake on a white plate.
This Easy Banana Split No Bake Cake Recipe is an old fashioned layered dessert made with a graham cracker crust, cheesecake, fruit, Cool Whip, and toppings!

Ingredients  

Crust

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream OR Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed

Toppings

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside,
  • If using whole graham crackers instead of prepackaged crumbs, place the crackers in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form. You may have to do this in multiple batches. Transfer the crumbs to a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the melted ¾ cup salted butter to the 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs and mix with a rubber spatula until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Pour the graham cracker crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and press firmly to form an even layer of crust. You can use your fingers or the back of a measuring cup to get it nice and even. Then place in the refrigerator to chill as you prepare the cream cheese layer.
  • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together 16 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup salted butter, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Gradually add the 1½ cups powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed) with a rubber spatula until fully incorporated. Spread it evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust.
  • Place the sliced 4 ripe bananas evenly over the cream cheese layer. Add the sliced 1 lb fresh strawberries evenly over the bananas, and then add an even layer of the drained 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • Spread the remaining 8 ounces Cool Whip evenly over the top. Place the dish in the refrigerator to set for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle the top all over with Chocolate Syrup. You can pipe some extra whipped cream on top if you desire. Then sprinkle it with ¼ cup chopped peanuts and Rainbow sprinkles. Top it all off with Maraschino cherries.

Notes

  • How To Store: Leftovers of this dessert can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Any longer, and the crust may start to get soggy. Also, keep in mind that the fruit juices will start to seep out, mixing with the cream cheese layer. The no-bake cake will still be absolutely delicious if this happens, though!
  • Is There A Good Substitution For Sour Cream In This Recipe? The sour cream can be replaced with an equal amount of Greek yogurt.
  • Can This Be Frozen To Enjoy At A Later Time? Yes, this dessert can be made and frozen to enjoy later. If you make it to freeze, be sure to make this recipe in a freezer-safe pan. Once frozen, this cake can be stored in the freezer for up to one month.
  • Tasty & Fun Variations To Try!
    • Crust - This no-bake banana split cake can be made with an Oreo crust instead. A great choice for chocolate lovers!
    • Fruit - Omit, swap out, or add in your favorite fruits! Fresh blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries would all be tasty additions to this recipe. Canned pineapples can even be replaced with canned peaches.
    • Nuts - I love topping this no bake cake with peanuts, but you can truly use any nut you like. Crushed walnuts, pistachios, and peanuts would all be great choices.
    • Syrups - Add a drizzle of strawberry syrup, caramel syrup, or even butterscotch syrup!
    • Homemade Whipped Topping - Cool whip is used in this recipe for ease and convenience. However, homemade whipped topping would add excellent flavoring to this dessert!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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