Best 7 Banana Split Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic treat with our delectable Banana Split Snack Cake, a delightful fusion of classic flavors in a moist and fluffy cake. This enticing dessert combines the best of both worlds – a rich chocolate cake base topped with luscious banana filling and a velvety vanilla frosting. Imagine biting into layers of moist chocolate cake, sweet banana filling, and creamy vanilla frosting, all harmonizing perfectly to create a flavor explosion in your mouth. But that's not all! This versatile recipe includes two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds: a luscious Chocolate Ganache Frosting for an extra dose of chocolate indulgence and a refreshing Cream Cheese Frosting for a tangy twist. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.

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BANANA SNACK CAKE



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"I often make this moist banana cake for birthday days," remarks Dawn Fagerstrom from Warren, Minnesota. "The recipe is good for making cupcakes, too - they taste great even without frosting."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
FROSTING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons 2% milk
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. , Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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.

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.

BANANA BREAD SNACK CAKES



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This banana bread snack cake doesn't need any frosting-just a dusting of powdered sugar. Guests are always amazed that I made this treat from scratch. -Denise Loewenthal, Hinckley, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 small)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine flour and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk brown sugar, water, banana, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA FLIP CAKE



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Here's a recipe that will bring back memories of your childhood. Banana flip snack cakes taste just like the banana flips we used to eat when we were kids. -Berta Hagen, Int'l Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant banana or vanilla pudding mix
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 large eggs, room temperature
FROSTING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Whipped topping, sliced bananas, optional

Steps:

  • Line two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans with waxed paper and grease the paper. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, milk and eggs. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes., Spread batter into prepared pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the centers come out clean, 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Gently peel off waxed paper., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and cool to room temperature., In the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Add milk mixture; beat on high until fluffy, 10-15 minutes., Place one cake on a large cutting board; spread top with frosting. Top with remaining cake; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares. If desired, top with whipped topping and sliced bananas. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

BANANA CAKE V



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Very moist cake; great as a snack! Use bananas that are starting to turn black.

Provided by Cristin

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs and beat well. Dissolve soda in the sour cream and add it to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add the mashed bananas and mix in. Add cake flour and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into a 9x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 174.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a 9x13 inch pan: This will give you a nice, thick cake that's perfect for slicing and serving.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use your favorite frosting: This recipe is delicious with vanilla frosting, chocolate frosting, or cream cheese frosting.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Before serving, top the cake with whipped cream, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

This banana split snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and loaded with banana flavor. Plus, it's topped with a creamy frosting and your favorite toppings. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this banana split snack cake a try!

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