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Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake is an easy no-bake dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Quick to make, great for birthdays, BBQs, game day & more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, cake, no-bake, strawberry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 10-12 full crackers
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces thawed whipped topping or 2 cups whipping cream

Fruit Filling

  • 3-4 bananas sliced
  • 10-14 strawberries cleaned and sliced
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple drained well

Pudding Layer

  • 2 boxes instant banana cream pudding mix 4 serving
  • 2 cups cold milk

Topping

  • 8 ounces whipped topping or 2 cups whipping cream
  • Chocolate syrup or hot fudge sauce
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Chopped pecans

Instructions

Crust

  • Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray or oil mister.
  • Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or resealable bag using a rolling pin.
  • Add the crumbs to a medium bowl.
  • Stir in ¼ cup sugar.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
  • Pour the melted butter over the graham cracker crumbs and mix until well combined.
  • Press the moistened crumbs into the prepared pan.
  • Freeze for about 15-20 minutes.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until combined.

Pudding

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes or until thick.

Layer

  • Remove the pan from the freezer and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
  • Slice the bananas and place them on top of the cream cheese in a single layer.
  • Slice the strawberries and place them on top of the bananas in a single layer.
  • Drain the pineapple really well and spread it evenly over the strawberries.
  • Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and spread it evenly over the fruit.
  • Top with the whipped topping.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2-5 hours.
  • Serve with the toppings of your choice.
  • Store the leftovers in the refrigerator.