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No-Bake Banana Split Cake: Easy Layered Summer Dessert

A decadent slice of banana split cake featuring layers of graham cracker crust, cream, pineapple, cherries, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
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Create this easy layered dessert that captures the classic flavors of a banana split sundae without using your oven. This chilled cake is perfect for parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 2 large bananas, sliced
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained

Instructions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy.
  3. Gently fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Spread this cream cheese layer evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  4. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
  5. Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the pineapple layer.
  6. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm enough to slice. This chilling time is essential for the best texture.
  7. Before serving, drizzle the top with chocolate syrup, sprinkle with chopped peanuts if using, and place maraschino cherries on top. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple very thoroughly; excess liquid will make the layers runny.
  • You can substitute strawberries for pineapple if you prefer a different classic banana split flavor profile.
  • Make this dessert the day before serving for the best set and flavor integration.

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