Best 6 An Actual Banana Split Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is the Banana Split Cake, a divine dessert that captures the essence of a classic ice cream treat in cake form. This irresistible creation boasts three layers of moist and fluffy vanilla cake, each generously filled with luscious banana pudding, homemade chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Adorned with fresh banana slices, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this cake is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Explore the treasure trove of recipes nestled within this article, each promising a unique taste sensation. Embark on a culinary journey with the classic Banana Split Cake recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and creamy flavors. For a delightful twist, try the Chocolate Banana Split Cake, where rich chocolate cake layers embrace the familiar banana pudding, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Discover the wonders of the Strawberry Banana Split Cake, a vibrant medley of strawberry and banana flavors, or embark on a tropical adventure with the Pineapple Banana Split Cake, a burst of tropical sunshine in every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AN ACTUAL BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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Four layer Banana cake from scratch, fresh strawberries, sweetened whip cream, pineapple,peanuts,and fudge ice cream topping. Lots of steps but Really good!

Provided by red white kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana (3 medium plus 1 more for garnish)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice- drain well
1 (11 ounce) jar chocolate fudge topping
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • BANANA LAYER CAKE:.
  • Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder. baking soda and salt in large bowl.
  • Add to flour mixture banana, buttermilk, shortening, eggs and vanilla.Beat on medium speed 3 minutes.
  • Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans.
  • Finish cooling completely.
  • Using a long serrated knife, cut each layer of cake in half. Set aside.
  • SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM:.
  • In a chilled mixing bowl (clean and free of any grease) combine 1 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar. Beat with chilled beaters of mixer on low to medium speed until soft peaks form (tips will curl). Do not over beat.
  • Divide whipped cream in half. Fold strawberries into one half and drained pineapple into the other half.
  • Heat and stir fudge over low heat until just warm.
  • ASSEMBLE:.
  • Place 1st layer of cake on platter, top with strawberry cream spreading to the edge.
  • Place 2nd layer on top of 1st. Spread 1/2 of warm fudge,let some of it drizzle down the sides. Sprinkle with 1/2 of peanuts.
  • Place 3rd layer on top of 2nd. Top with pineapple cream spreading to edge.
  • Place 4th layer on top of 3rd. Spread remaining warm fudge over, again letting some drizzle down sides. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Garnish with last banana sliced.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.8, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 101, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 60.6, Protein 10.5

SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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This great recipe belonged to my Grandma and requires no cooking.

Provided by Tammy Livingston

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¾ cup white sugar
¼ pound butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
4 bananas, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
12 ounces crushed peanuts

Steps:

  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar and melted butter. Mix together and press into a 9x13 inch cake pan; refrigerate until chilled.
  • Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar; spread over graham cracker crust.
  • Layer bananas and pineapple over cream cheese mixture; cover fruit with whipped topping.
  • Top with cherries and chopped nuts; refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.9 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 51.3 g

THE ULTIMATE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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Once the weather heats up, the first thing I crave is a homemade banana split: ice cream, strawberry topping and whipped cream, surrounded by bananas covered in hot fudge. A classic for sure. Turning that classic summertime dessert into a cake was a brilliant suggestion from a good friend who shares the same passion for those amazing flavors as I do! Once the cake is fully assembled, it should be eaten right away. Leftovers are not an issue, as it is so good people always want more.

Provided by Amanda Rettke

Categories     dessert

Time 9h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 banana
1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon shortening
Butter, for the pan
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup (1/2 pint) heavy or whipping cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Canned strawberry pie filling, for layering
Rainbow sprinkles, for topping

Steps:

  • For the frozen banana bites: Peel and slice the banana into 1-inch pieces. Heat up the chocolate and shortening for 30 seconds in the microwave in a bowl. Remove and stir. If any lumps remain, heat in 10-second increments until fully melted.
  • Place the banana pieces on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using two forks, place a banana piece on one fork and dip it into the chocolate. Make sure the banana piece is covered completely. Remove the banana piece from the chocolate and, using the other fork, gently move the banana piece onto the cookie sheet. When completed, place the chocolate-covered banana pieces in the freezer for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  • For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 9-by-13-inch cake pan by rubbing with butter, sprinkling with flour and tapping out the extra.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix together with a wooden spoon, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat well with a hand mixer. Slowly add the boiling water and mix. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture, and fold and stir until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool on a rack.
  • For the whipped cream: Beat the cream and vanilla in a chilled nonreactive bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer just until the mixture holds a loose peak. (Lift the beater from the cream and look at the shape of the peak at the end of the whisk; it should hold a lazy curve.) Sift the confectioners' sugar over the cream and continue to beat just until it holds a soft peak. Take care not to overbeat the cream or it will be curdy. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 4 hours.
  • To assemble: When the cake is cool, cut in half with a long serrated knife. Place one half of the chocolate cake on a serving platter or cake stand. Cover the cake with strawberry pie filling (about 1 cup; you will have some left over, which can be refrigerated). Set the other half of the cake on top. Try to match up the ends that have been cut when stacking.
  • With a pastry bag fitted with a large open star decorating tip, pipe whipped cream mounds on top of the cake. Add sprinkles. Cut the frozen banana bites in half and set on top of the whipped cream. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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Just like an old-fashioned ice-cream parlor treat, this cake will bring back memories.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup strawberry topping
Red food color
1/4 cup pineapple topping
Yellow food color
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tablespoons hot water
1 container (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 box (4-serving size) banana cream instant pudding and pie filling mix
3 to 4 medium bananas, thinly sliced
Chocolate topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, shortening and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. Continue beating on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly.
  • Divide batter among 3 bowls (about 2 1/2 cups each). Stir 2 tablespoons of the strawberry topping and 3 drops of the red food color into batter in one bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons of the pineapple topping and 3 drops of the yellow food color into batter in second bowl. In small bowl, mix cocoa and hot water; stir into batter in third bowl. Pour batters into separate pans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, mix whipped topping and pudding mix until well blended. Place strawberry cake layer on serving plate; spread with remaining 2 tablespoons strawberry topping. Top with layer of banana slices; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with chocolate cake layer; spread with remaining 2 tablespoons pineapple topping. Top with layer of banana slices; spread with 3/4 cup frosting. Top with pineapple cake layer. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting. Drizzle with chocolate topping. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg

BANANA SPLIT CAKE II



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An easy no-bake sweet treat. Perfect for those hot summer months when turning the oven on is unbearable.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
1 cup margarine, melted
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
6 bananas
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup chopped walnuts
8 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Combine the crushed vanilla wafers and melted margarine. Pat into the bottom of one 9x13 inch pan.
  • Beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the vanilla wafer crust. Spoon crushed pineapple over the cream cheese layer. Then layer sliced bananas over the pineapple. Cover with the non-dairy whipped topping and sprinkle top with chopped walnuts and maraschino cherries.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.8 calories, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 353.1 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

BANANA SPLIT CAKE BARS



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Summer isn't summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect form. -Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 large)
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
Optional: Chopped salted peanuts and banana slices or dried banana chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in bananas, sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Top cake with cherries, chocolate chips, marshmallows and, if desired, peanuts. Bake until chips are slightly melted and marshmallows puff, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars. If desired, top with banana slices or banana chips before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together before adding them to the wet ingredients. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the cake cooks evenly.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For the best flavor, use homemade vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream for your banana split cake.

Conclusion:

Banana split cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of moist banana cake, creamy vanilla ice cream, rich chocolate sauce, and fluffy whipped cream, this cake is sure to please everyone. Follow the tips above to make the best banana split cake possible.

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