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 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

Meli Meli
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This cake was so good! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


gaming sojib
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was easy to make and the frosting was delicious.


Md Rasel Ahmed
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist banana cake and the creamy frosting. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuba Rajput786
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


brianna roblox gamer
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of the banana cake and the frosting.


ARSALAN KaSHani
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Wesono Cabbages
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This cake was so good! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


Rohit Khan
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was easy to make and the frosting was delicious.


Asif Saim
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist banana cake and the creamy frosting. I will definitely be making this again.


opeyemi Olawunmi
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kerion Daniels
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of the banana cake and the frosting.


Betros Musvaire
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for any occasion.


Anjam Hussain
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This cake was so good! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.


ZA3EM FF
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and he loved it! The cake was easy to make and the frosting was delicious.


nathan drake
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist banana cake and the creamy frosting. I will definitely be making this again.