No-Bake Banana Split Cake with Pineapple Layers

Recipe Collection: Dessert

No-Bake Banana Split Cake with Pineapple Layers satisfies your sweet tooth with a vegetarian-friendly dessert that captures the essence of a classic banana split. This American-style treat features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with smooth cream cheese, fresh bananas, and juicy pineapple, all topped with whipped cream, cherries, and nuts. Perfect for gatherings, this dessert is a nostalgic favorite that’s sure to impress.

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Overview

This Southern-style banana split cake is a no-bake dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a delightful cake form. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy layers of sweetened cream cheese, fresh bananas, and juicy pineapple, all topped with whipped cream, cherries, and nuts, this dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a nostalgic treat that brings a touch of elegance to your dessert table.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 120 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.75 Cups white sugar
• 0.25 Pounds (lb) butter, melted
• 2 8 Ounces (oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1.5 Cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 Whole bananas, sliced
• 1 20 Ounces (oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 16 Ounces (oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 16 Ounces (oz) jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 10 Ounces crushed peanuts

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch cake pan to form the crust. Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
2. In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together until smooth and creamy. Spread this mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust.
3. Arrange the sliced bananas over the cream cheese layer. For added flavor and to prevent browning, you can soak the banana slices in the drained pineapple juice for a few minutes before layering.
4. Evenly distribute the drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer. Gently spread the thawed whipped topping over the pineapple layer, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
5. Decorate the top with maraschino cherries and sprinkle with crushed peanuts. For an extra touch, drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired.
6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set. Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Enjoy your homemade No-Bake Banana Split Cake with Pineapple Layers!