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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A close-up of a layered slice of banana split cake topped with whipped cream, nuts, chocolate sauce, and cherries.
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Make this simple, creamy No-Bake Banana Split Cake that captures all the classic ice cream parlor flavors without using an oven. It is perfect for summer parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained well
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • Maraschino cherries for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Chill the crust for 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust.
  4. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Spoon the drained crushed pineapple and drained mandarin oranges over the bananas.
  6. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the fruit layers.
  7. Top the cake with the remaining whipped topping.
  8. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the whipped topping layer. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  9. Place several maraschino cherries on top for decoration.
  10. Cover the dish and chill the No-Bake Banana Split Cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges very thoroughly to prevent the cake from becoming watery. Press the fruit between paper towels if needed.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can mix 1/4 cup of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture instead of using only syrup on top.
  • This is a great make-ahead chilled dessert; prepare it one day before your event for the best texture.

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