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No-Bake Banana Split Cake Recipe

A delicious slice of no-bake banana split cake topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts.
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You can make this creamy, layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake for your next gathering. It captures all the classic ice cream parlor flavors using simple ingredients and requires no oven time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the cream cheese layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Assemble the layers: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over this layer.
  4. Add fruit: Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer.
  5. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.
  6. Top the cake: Before serving, spread the remaining whipped topping over the cake. Arrange the halved maraschino cherries and chopped nuts on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  7. Serve immediately or return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make sure the crushed pineapple is very well drained to prevent the cake from becoming watery.
  • You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a shortbread cookie crust for a different texture.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use hot fudge sauce instead of chocolate syrup for the drizzle.

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