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single slice of banana split cake decorated with white frosting, colorful sprinkles, banana slices, strawberries, and chocolate sticks, with additional strawberries and banana slices scattered around on a white surface.

Banana Split Cake Recipe

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Transform the classic banana split into an elegant layered cake with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. Perfect for parties and special occasions.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure, not imitation
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ traspoon salt
  • 4-5 whole ripe bananas Firm but ripe, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Sliced
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple Drained well
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream Cold
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 whole maraschino cherries
  • ½ cup chocolate sauce
  • ½ cup chopped nuts Optional
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan Or two 9-inch round pans
  • 1 Electric mixer Stand or hand mixer works
  • 3 Large mixing bowls For separate mixing of ingredients
  • 1 Offset spatula For smooth frosting application
  • 1 Whisk For dry ingredients
  • 1 Rubber spatulag For folding and scraping
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Grease and flour your 9x13 pan
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
  4. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes)
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients
  7. Stir in vanilla extract
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
  10. 2: Filling Preparation
  11. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form
  12. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
  13. Add powdered sugar to cream cheese and beat until well combined
  14. Slice bananas into ½-inch rounds
  15. Cut strawberries into thin slices
  16. Drain pineapple thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid
  17. Step 3 : Assembly
  18. Once cake is completely cool, spread a thin layer of whipped cream
  19. Arrange banana slices in a single layer
  20. Add a layer of sliced strawberries
  21. Spread crushed pineapple evenly
  22. Add a thick layer of whipped cream mixture
  23. Refrigerate for 30 minutes between layers
  24. Repeat layers until all fruit is used
  25. Step 4: Final Decoration
  26. Cover the entire cake with remaining whipped cream
  27. Drizzle chocolate sauce in a decorative pattern
  28. Place maraschino cherries evenly across the top
  29. Sprinkle chopped nuts around the edges (if using)
  30. Add rainbow sprinkles
  31. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving