Banana Split Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 366

Name: Banana Split Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 366
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12-15
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: Layer 1: Crust; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup salted butter, melted; 1/8 cup granulated sugar; Layer 2: Cream Cheese Filling; 2 (8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; Layer 3 & 4: Fruit Layers; 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well-drained; 3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced (remove seeds for a smoother texture); Layer 5: Pudding Layer; 2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs instant vanilla pudding; 2 cups milk; 8 oz. carton Cool Whip (folded in); Layer 6: Topping; 8 oz. carton Cool Whip; 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds; Maraschino cherries (patted dry); Hot fudge or chocolate syrup; Extra banana slices (add just before serving)

This classic no-bake dessert is a Collard Valley Cooks favorite! It’s creamy, layered, and tastes just like a banana split in cake form.

This is recipe #366 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 25 minCook time: 20 minTotal time: 45 min

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Ingredients

Layer 1: Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup salted butter, melted
1/8 cup granulated sugar
Layer 2: Cream Cheese Filling
2 (8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Layer 3 & 4: Fruit Layers
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well-drained
3 to 4 ripe bananas, sliced (remove seeds for a smoother texture)
Layer 5: Pudding Layer
2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
8 oz. carton Cool Whip (folded in)
Layer 6: Topping
8 oz. carton Cool Whip

Garnish Suggestions

1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Maraschino cherries (patted dry)
Hot fudge or chocolate syrup
Extra banana slices (add just before serving)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
Mix Cream Cheese Layer: Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
Add Fruit Layers: Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the cream cheese layer. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. (Tammy's tip: Remove the center seeds of the bananas for the best texture!)
Prepare Pudding Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until it begins to set (about 5 minutes). Gently fold in 8 oz. of Cool Whip. Spread this mixture over the bananas.
Final Topping: Spread the remaining 8 oz. of Cool Whip over the pudding layer.
Decorate & Chill: Drizzle with hot fudge or chocolate syrup. Garnish with cherries, nuts, and additional banana slices if desired.
Serve: For the best results, refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing to let the layers set up perfectly.