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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

A delicious slice of banana split cake showing layers of graham cracker crust, cream filling, pineapple, strawberries, and banana slices.
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You make this creamy, layered dessert without turning on the oven. It captures the classic banana split flavors using a graham cracker crust, fruit, and a light, fluffy topping. This is a potluck perfect dessert for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • Maraschino cherries for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place the crust in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth. Fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled crust. Arrange the sliced bananas over this layer.
  4. Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas. Top the pineapple with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread the remaining half of the whipped topping over the cake. Spread the strawberry topping over the whipped topping layer.
  6. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped nuts and top with maraschino cherries, if you use them. Slice and serve this easy layered dessert cold.

Notes

  • Make sure the crushed pineapple is very well drained; excess liquid makes the layers runny.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use a store-bought graham cracker crust instead of making your own.
  • This is an easy make ahead dessert; it tastes best when chilled for 6 to 8 hours.

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