Best 9 Banana Split Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate treat with our exploration of the best recipes for creating an unforgettable banana split snack cake. This delectable dessert combines the flavors and textures of a classic banana split into a delectable cake form. From simple one-bowl recipes to more elaborate layered creations, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to whip up this delightful treat with ease. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this banana split snack cake sensation.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 SPLIT CAKE I



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A lovely summer cake that requires no cooking. This recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
6 bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 quart fresh strawberries, halved
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and melted butter or margarine thoroughly and press into bottom of 9x12 inch baking pan. Chill in freezer for at least 15 minutes.
  • In the medium bowl of an electric mixer combine confectioners sugar, eggs, and softened butter or margarine; beat at medium speed for 20 minutes. (This step is important, so don't try to save time).
  • Spread buttercream mixture evenly over chilled crust. Place bananas, cut side down, evenly on top of buttercream and spoon crushed pineapple evenly over top of bananas. Distribute strawberries over pineapple and spread the whipped topping evenly all over. Sprinkle with walnuts and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 180.7 mg, Sugar 32.9 g

BANANA SPLIT SNACK CAKE



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"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

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup maraschino cherries, quartered

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



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This is a fun, eye-pleasing cake that incorporates the classic flavors of a banana split. It can be served on its own but is best served "a la mode" with vanilla, chocolate or strawberry ice cream. It has layers of banana cake with a center layer of chocolate fudge frosting, sliced bananas and sliced strawberries. Then the top of the cake is finished with strawberry frosting and arranged, sliced strawberries. I think the embellishment of fresh fruit gives the cake a homemade appearance. No need to tell anyone you used a cake mix and prepared frosting! (Note: If you can't find banana cake mix, substitute with yellow cake mix, reduce water to 1 cup and add one extra mashed banana). Enjoy!

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) box banana cake mix (Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Banana Supreme)
1 1/3 cups water
1 banana, mashed
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) container chocolate frosting (Duncan Hines Creamy Home Style Classic Chocolate Fudge)
1 (16 ounce) container strawberry frosting (Duncan Hines Creamy Home Style Strawberries N' Cream)
1 quart strawberry, hulled, thinly sliced
4 bananas, large, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare three 9-inch round cake pans by coating with cooking spray and dusting with flour.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, mashed banana and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Pour cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers of each cake comes out clean. Cool cakes on a wire rack until completely cooled. Turn cakes out. With a wide knife, slice off rounded tops of cakes until top surfaces are flat.
  • Slice bananas and hull/slice strawberries; set aside. I always reserve three large strawberries, slice them into fans and set them aside for garnishing.
  • Place first cake layer on serving plate/pedestal. Spread generously with chocolate frosting to 1/4-inch from the outside edge of the cake. Arrange a thin layer of sliced strawberries and then bananas atop the frosting. Place second cake layer atop these layers and repeat once more.
  • Place third cake layer on top. Spread top of cake only (not down sides of cake) with a generous layer of strawberry frosting. Then arrange sliced strawberries in the pattern of your choice atop frosting. I like to make three strawberry fans and arrange them in the center of the cake with circles of overlapping strawberries radiating outward.
  • Slice and serve with a scoop of the ice cream of your choice. Refrigerate until ready to serve, and store left-overs in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If you plan to store longer, please note the strawberries and banana slices may soften or discolor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 88.2, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 30.3, Protein 2.9

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 SPLIT CAKE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham crackers, crushed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 pound butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages, cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered 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 chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • To make the crust, mix the crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well-combined. Press the mixture into a 9x13-inch cake pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • For the filling, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar at medium speed until smooth. Pour and spread over the chilled crust. Top the cream cheese filling with bananas and pineapple.
  • Spread the whipped cream on top. Top with cherries and nuts. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 cal

BANANA SPLIT SHORTCAKE



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I use purchased pound or sponge cake instead of from-scratch biscuits. By varying the fruits, it's a treat for any season. Kids enjoy adding their choice of sandae toppings.-Christi Gillentine, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 slices pound cake (1/2 inch thick) or 4 individual round sponge cakes
2 medium firm bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup chocolate sauce

Steps:

  • Place cake slices on four dessert plates. Top each with bananas and ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

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 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

BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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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

1 package yellow cake mix
1 package instant banana pudding mix
1 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed,divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed,drained
1/4 cup hot fudge, warmed (see note)
14 maraschino cherries, with stems
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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"!

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 loaf pan: A loaf pan is the perfect size for this cake. It will give you a moist, fluffy cake with a slightly crispy crust.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
  • Use your favorite frosting: This cake is delicious with any type of frosting. Try a classic vanilla frosting, a chocolate ganache, or a whipped cream frosting.
  • Garnish the cake with your favorite toppings: Sliced bananas, chopped nuts, and whipped cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

This banana split snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the toppings add a fun and festive touch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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