Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more! The banana split cake is a delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a decadent and visually stunning cake. With its layers of moist banana cake, creamy vanilla ice cream, swirls of strawberry and chocolate sauce, and a topping of whipped cream and a cherry, this cake is sure to be the star of any party or gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary information and easy-to-follow instructions to create a banana split cake that will impress your friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHERN STYLE BANANA SPLIT CAKE
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
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
STRAWBERRY BANANA SPLIT CAKE
This scrumptious is so easy to make but so impressive to serve. I've used the recipe for potlucks, showers and birthdays.-Joan Pacey, Ennismore, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the crumbs, butter and sugar; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill for 1 hour., In a bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust; chill for 30 minutes. Layer with bananas, pineapple and strawberries. , In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over fruit. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
This banana split ice cream cake is a great recipe for summer or birthdays.
Provided by DIXIESDAME
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place strawberry ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes to soften slightly.
- Slice strawberry ice cream and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator to soften, about 30 minutes.
- Slice chocolate ice cream and spread over strawberry. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, soften vanilla ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Mash 3 bananas with lemon juice in a large bowl; stir in vanilla ice cream. Spread banana mixture evenly over the chocolate layer. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Mix whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Place whipped cream in a decorator bag fitted with a large, 1/2-inch writing tube. Invert ice cream cake from the pan onto a chilled platter. Slice remaining banana on top of cake. Pipe large dollops of whipped cream on top of the banana slices. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and garnish with cherries. Serve with chocolate syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 36.5 g
BANANA SPLIT ICEBOX CAKE
One day a friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it extra special with the fruit. Now everyone at your potluck can have a banana split, no muss, no fuss! -Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix whipped topping, sour cream and pudding mix until blended; fold in pineapple. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag. Transfer pudding mixture to bag., On a flat serving plate, arrange 4 crackers in a rectangle. Pipe about 1 cup pudding mixture over crackers; top with about 1/4 cup banana slices. Repeat layers 5 times. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Just before serving, top with chocolate syrup, strawberries and additional banana slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BANANA SPLIT CAKE II
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
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
NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT CAKE
Decadent, fruity, creamy dessert. No bake!
Provided by KarenCanCook
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Banana Pie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup melted butter with graham cracker crumbs in a bowl; press mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Beat 2 cups confectioners sugar and 1 cup softened butter with eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until very light and fluffy, about 15 minutes.
- Spread butter mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Arrange sliced bananas on top of the butter mixture, then scatter fruit cocktail over bananas.
- Beat heavy cream until foamy in a large bowl. Gradually add 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the fruit cocktail.
- Arrange the maraschino cherries decoratively on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 207.9 mg, Sugar 28 g
BANANA SPLIT CAKE BARS
I got this recipe form my mother-in-law. Bananas, crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries are all baked into a cake. A light, buttery frosting is applied, and the cake is cut into bars for snacking.
Provided by Tammy
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and pour in the crushed pineapple, eggs, oil, bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in the cherries. Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while still warm.
- To make the frosting: in a medium bowl, combine melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 217.8 mg, Sugar 52.9 g
BANANA SPLIT CAKE
One of the best cakes I've ever had. This one isn't made with graham crackers, but is actually a cake. It's not only wonderful tasting, but beautiful too!
Provided by BlueHyacinth
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Coat two 8" cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the pineapple then pour the batter into the cake pans, dividing equally.
- Bake for 35- 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup whipped topping and the strawberries and mix well.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and frost the top with the strawberry mixture.
- Place the second layer over the first then frost the top and sides with the remaining whipped topping.
- Drizzle with hot fudge then place the cherries around the edges of the cake top and sprinkle evenly with the nuts.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.
- NOTE: Warm the hot fudge enough to make it pourable, but don't allow it to get too hot or it will melt the"frosting"!
BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
Every time they visit, my children and grandkids request this fantastic frozen dessert. It takes time to assemble, but it's worth the effort when I see all those smiling faces. -Gladys M. Abee, McKee, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed cones, walnuts and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. , In another small bowl, combine 3 cups yogurt, bananas and extract if desired. Spread over crust. In a small bowl, combine fudge topping and walnuts; spread over yogurt. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. , Top with remaining yogurt; spread with strawberry topping. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight until firm. Garnish with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
BANANA SPLIT SUNDAE CAKE
Monkeys young and old will love this mash-up of banana split, ice cream cake and sundae. Make sure to cook the butter in the cake to a deep brown-it should smell very toasty when it's done, and it will give the cake a rich, nutty flavor. You can make the chocolate sauce a few hours ahead of time and hold it at room temperature.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 6h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the banana ice cream cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until nutty brown. Immediately remove from the heat and reserve.
- Whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Vigorously whisk the bananas with the browned butter in a large bowl until very well combined and creamy. Whisk the egg, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla into the banana mixture until smooth.
- Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture with a rubber spatula until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to cover completely; the layer will be thin. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 1 hour.
- Spread the ice cream evenly over the banana cake with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the chocolate sauce: Combine the chocolate, cream, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk periodically as the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce starts to boil, turn down the heat. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Transfer to a bowl or small pitcher. (Yield: 1 2/3 cups.)
- For the caramelized bananas: Remove the cake from the freezer and let stand at room temperature. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan. When the butter is completely melted, place the banana pieces cut-sides down in one layer in the pan. When they are nicely browned, after 4 to 5 minutes, flip the bananas. Cook until the other sides are browned and the bananas have softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- To serve, place desired toppings in bowls. Cut squares of the banana cake and divide among serving bowls. Let each person build a sundae with the chocolate sauce, caramelized bananas, and additional toppings.
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CLASSIC BANANA SPLIT CAKE
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
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
NO BAKE BANANA SPLIT CAKE
Very easy to make and delicious. I don't know where the recipe came from but have been making it for years. About 15 minutes to make when everything is on the counter in front of you.
Provided by NoraMarie
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 12-16 unbaked, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the wafer with the melted margarine; press in a 9X12 pan. (The box says 425g.).
- Cover the crust with slice bananas.
- Mix the eagle brand milk and lemon juice and spread over the bananas. (The can says 300ml.).
- Spread the drained pineapple on top of the milk.
- Make the pudding like the recipe on the box and spread on top of the pineapple. (I use the 4 to 6 serving box.).
- Cover with a large tub of Cool Whip.
- Sprinkle with fine coconut, nuts, and cherries.
- Refrigerate overnight.
BANANA-SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
Despite its all-American name, this no-bake dessert does not contain ice cream. Rather, it features vanilla semifreddo, an Italian frozen custard made with cream, sugar, egg yolks, and gelatin. Easy to slice and slow to melt, it's layered between store-bought chocolate wafers and banana slices and drizzled with caramel.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 5h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cake: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons water. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand 5 minutes. Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a heatproof bowl set over (but not in) a pot of simmering water. Whisk until pale and thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Transfer mixture to a cool bowl.
- Beat 2 1/2 cups cream with vanilla seeds on medium‐high speed to stiff peaks. Fold one third of whipped cream into gelatin mixture, then fold gelatin mixture into remaining cream.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium‐high speed to soft peaks. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat to stiff peaks, 5 to 6 minutes. Fold into cream mixture. (You should have about 9 cups total.)
- Line a 9‐by‐13‐inch baking pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 4‐inch overhang on all sides. Arrange 18 cookies on bottom of pan, slightly overlapping. Arrange bananas over wafers in a single layer. Spread 4 cups cream mixture on top. Arrange 12 more cookies on top of cream. Fold halved cherries into remaining cream, then spread over cookies. Arrange remaining 12 cookies on top. Wrap in plastic and freeze at least 4 hours and up to 3 days.
- Caramel: In a small saucepan, stir together remaining 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt. Heat over medium, gently stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup is clear. Cook, without stirring, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush a few times to prevent crystals from forming, until syrup comes to a boil. Continue to cook, gently swirling pan occasionally, until syrup is dark amber, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove caramel from heat; carefully pour in 1/2 cup cream (it will bubble). Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Let cool completely. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 weeks; reheat in microwave or a small pot before serving.
- Assembly: Remove cake from freezer; invert onto a platter, using plastic to pull out (if it's sticking, rub sides and bottom of pan with a warm, moist kitchen towel to loosen). Remove plastic; if desired, trim cake edges. Drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream with confectioners' sugar on medium‐high speed to stiff peaks; dollop over cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and whole cherries; serve immediately with remaining caramel on the side.
BANANA SPLIT CAKE BARS
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
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.
BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories dessert
Time 6h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften. Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap so that it hangs over the edges.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the pound cake horizontally into thirds. Place the top layer of the cake in the bottom of the pan cut-side up. Spread half of the ice cream on top, cover with the banana slices and sprinkle with half of the peanuts. Top with the middle layer of cake. Repeat with the remaining ice cream, followed by the strawberries and remaining peanuts. Top with the bottom layer of cake. Wrap tightly with plastic. Freeze at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
- Remove the cake from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Turn the cake out of the pan, remove the plastic wrap and use a serrated knife to cut into slices. Serve drizzled with hot fudge and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry.
BANANA SPLIT SNACK CAKE
"This rich and delicious treat is fun to serve," remarks Dumont, Minnesota field editor Renee Schwebach. "It was a blue-ribbon winner for me at the county fair several years ago."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 24-30 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, banana and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Add walnuts. Spread evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the marshmallows, chocolate chips and cherries. Bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BANANA SPLIT CAKE III
Your favorite banana split ingredients on a cake base. A summer treat. decorate with cherries and your favorite chopped nuts.
Provided by LOOZIE
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cherry Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake cake as directed on package. Cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine pudding, cream cheese and milk. Beat until smooth. Spread on cake.
- Slice bananas thin and arrange on top of pudding mixture. Spread drained pineapple on top of bananas.
- Cover entire cake with whipped topping. Garnish with cherries and chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 298.2 mg, Sugar 25 g
BANANA SPLIT CAKE VI
A creamy frozen treat with a cornflake crust that is reminiscent of the popular dessert. Please note: this pie contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, elderly, young children and people with medical or immune problems do not consume dishes containing raw eggs.
Provided by Shirley
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup margarine with cornflake crumbs, then press into the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Mix together eggs, vanilla extract, 1 cup margarine and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pour mixture over the chilled cornflake crust. Slice bananas lengthwise and place over the egg mixture. Spoon pineapple over the bananas, then spread whipped topping over the top to cover. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 23.7 g
BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
Each of this elegant ice-cream dessert's layers must freeze solid before the next is added. Dont rush the freezing time or the layers will run together.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a circle of parchment in the bottom of an 8-by-3-inch springform pan. Lightly coat bottom of pan with cooking spray to adhere parchment; set aside. Chill pan in freezer for 30 minutes.
- Beat 1 1/2 pints chocolate ice cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until soft but still holding its shape, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a small offset spatula or a spoon, spread the ice cream evenly on the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan. Work quickly, or the ice cream will not stay on the sides very long. If the ice cream starts to fall, return ice cream-lined pan to freezer for 10 minutes, and then finish lining. Transfer ice cream-lined pan to freezer until hardened, about 45 minutes.
- In the bowl of a food processor combine 2 bananas, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla. Process 30 seconds or until smooth, and add remaining banana. Pulse until there are only small pieces of banana, about the size of peas. Transfer mixture to a bowl, and set aside.
- Remove the pan from the freezer, and spread half, about 3/4 cup, of the banana mixture into the bottom of the chocolate ice cream-lined pan. Return to the freezer until hardened, about 2 hours. Cover the remaining banana mixture with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. When hardened, remove the pan from the freezer; ladle 1 cup room-temperature Hot Fudge Sauce over the banana layer. Return to the freezer until hardened, about 15 minutes. Set aside the remaining fudge sauce to serve with the finished bombe, or store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Soften vanilla ice cream as above. Remove pan from the freezer, and add 1 cup softened vanilla ice cream, using a small offset spatula or spoon to spread it evenly. Return pan to freezer, and let ice cream harden, about 1 hour. The remaining soft vanilla ice cream can be returned to its container and stored in the freezer; it will soften quickly when you need it again.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the walnuts evenly on a baking pan, and toast them in the oven, about 7 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from the oven, and let cool. In a medium nonstick saute pan, combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and water. Stir over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved; stop stirring, and let boil. The sugar will begin to caramelize in the pan; you can pick up the pan and slightly swirl the sugar to allow for even caramelizing. Let the caramel turn to a dark golden brown, about 5 minutes, and immediately add the nuts to the pan. Turn off the heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir the nuts in the caramel to coat them evenly. Transfer the nuts directly onto a Silpat baking mat (a French nonstick baking mat), and spread them into an even layer. Let cool; break into small pieces.
- Remove ice cream mold from freezer, and sprinkle an even layer of nuts over vanilla layer. Remove banana mixture from the refrigerator, and spread the remaining 3/4 cup over the nuts. Quickly return mold to the freezer, and let chill. When banana layer has hardened, about 2 hours, resoften the remaining cup of vanilla ice cream and spread evenly with small offset spatula or spoon.
- When vanilla ice cream has hardened, soften the remaining cup of chocolate ice cream; remove mold from freezer. Add final layer of chocolate ice cream, spreading it all the way to the edges and smoothing the top. If chocolate ice cream extends above the inside rim of the mold, run your finger around the top of the inside of the rim to give a clean edge. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in freezer to chill, about 4 hours, or overnight. When ready to serve, remove mold from freezer, and dip in very hot water for a few seconds. Unlatch the ring, and gently pull away from the bombe. Using a parchment bottom allows the bombe to slide off the pan base. Transfer bombe to cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the bombe into wedges, and serve.
BANANA SPLIT ICE CREAM CAKE
Get set to impress with this ice cream cake with all of the familiar flavors and textures you'd find in a banana split, like a caramel banana jam, maraschino cherries suspended in vanilla ice cream, and a heavy hand of crushed peanuts sprinkled on top.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Cake Chocolate Dessert Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Banana Summer Bon Appétit Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 16 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Chocolate-Cookie Crumble:
- Pulse cookies in a food processor until coarsely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and add coconut oil and salt. Mix with your hands until crumbs are coated in oil and mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press 2 cups cookie crumbs into the bottom of springform pan and freeze until ready to use. Spread out remaining crumbs on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet in an even layer (do not press). Freeze crumbs on baking sheet 30 minutes, then crumble into very small pieces with your hands. Freeze until ready to use.
- Caramel-Banana Jam:
- Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until caramel is a deep amber color, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add bananas a few pieces at a time, stirring between additions. Add cream and salt and cook, stirring often, until bananas are almost entirely broken down (only a few chunks should remain), about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool.
- Assembly:
- Mix 2 1/2 pints ice cream in a large bowl with a wooden spoon until it resembles thick cake batter (it should be soft but not melted). Fold in 1 1/2 cups cookie crumble with a rubber spatula and scrape into pan with cookie crust; smooth top. Sprinkle 1 cup cookie crumble over ice cream, pressing lightly to adhere. Working quickly, scrape caramel-banana jam over cookie crumble and spread evenly. Top caramel with 1 cup cookie crumble. Freeze 20 minutes.
- Mix remaining 2 1/2 pints ice cream in the same bowl to cake-batter consistency. Fold in 1 3/4 cups cherries. Scrape into pan over cookie crumble and smooth top (it may come up over the edge of the pan). Top with remaining cookie crumble. Freeze cake until frozen, about 3 hours (or overnight).
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Let sit 5 minutes to soften. Add sugar and bring to a bare simmer, stirring to dissolve gelatin and sugar. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl and whisk in cream. Beat to medium peaks.
- Unmold cake (run a knife around the edge to help release, if needed) and transfer to a platter. Spread threequarters of whipped cream over sides and top of cake. Use remaining whipped cream to create dramatic height, swirling decoratively. Top with nuts and cherries with stems. Freeze cake at least 2 hours before serving. Slice with a warm knife.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be frosted 1 day ahead; freeze uncovered.
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
- Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate ganache is the star of the show in this cake, so don't skimp on the quality.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This banana split cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try.
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