Best 8 Healthy Banana Split Cake Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats spark joy and nostalgia quite like the classic banana split. A symphony of tantalizing flavors and textures, this iconic dessert captures the hearts of sweet-toothed enthusiasts worldwide. Inspired by this beloved confection, we embark on a culinary adventure to unveil the secrets of crafting a "healthy banana split cake." This delectable creation promises a guilt-free indulgence, harmonizing the luscious flavors of banana, vanilla, and chocolate with a wholesome twist. As we delve into the world of healthy baking, we'll uncover the perfect balance of nutritious ingredients and delectable flavors, transforming the traditional banana split into a healthier yet equally delightful treat that caters to health-conscious individuals without compromising taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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An easy, layered dessert recipe that is perfect for summer! This banana split cake with pudding, fruit and nuts will be the hit of your picnic.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 14

20 ounces crushed pineapple ((1 can))
1 box yellow cake mix ((dry mix only))
1 cup pineapple juice
3 large eggs
½ cup canola oil
12 ounces cream cheese ((softened))
3.5 ounces instant cheesecake pudding ((1 small box))
5.1 ounces instant banana cream pudding ((1 large box))
2 cups milk
4-5 ripe bananas ((thinly sliced))
16 ounces frozen whipped topping ((thawed))
16 ounces maraschino cherries ((drained and dried))
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Spray an 11x15 baking pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cake mix, pineapple juice (if you didn't get exactly 1 cup of pineapple juice from draining the pineapple, add water to make 1 cup), eggs and oil.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when you touch it.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the cream cheese until it is smooth. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together the pudding mixes and milk until smooth.
  • Add the cream cheese by heaping spoonfuls and mix into the pudding using a hand mixer. Continue until all of the cream cheese is mixed in.
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the cooled cake.
  • Place sliced bananas all over the top of the pudding layer.
  • Sprinkle the drained crushed pineapple from step 1 over the bananas.
  • Spread the whipped topping over the pineapple.
  • Top with drained and dried maraschino cherries, nuts and chocolate sauce, or decorate as desired!
  • Cover the cake and store in the refrigerator. It is best to let this cake set for at least 4 hours before serving, if not overnight. This allows the layers to settle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 333 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA SPLIT CAKE



Banana Split Cake image

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

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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We turned the ultimate ice cream dessert into an icebox cake that's just as sweet.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (from about 18 [2 1/4-x 5-in.] crackers)
½ cup salted butter, melted
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup salted butter, at room temperature
½ tsp. vanilla extract
2 ½ cups powdered sugar, divided
1 (20-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
4 medium (6 oz. each) bananas, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups sliced)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
.3 cup hot fudge topping (from 1 [11.75-oz.] jar
1 (10-oz.) jar whole red maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
Rainbow candy sprinkles

Steps:

  • Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until combined. Firmly press graham cracker mixture onto bottom of prepared baking dish. Freeze, uncovered, while you prepare filling.
  • Beat cream cheese and room temperature butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and 2 cups of the powdered sugar, and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Remove baking dish from freezer, and spoon cream cheese mixture over graham cracker mixture, smoothing with a spatula.
  • Spoon drained crushed pineapple over cream cheese mixture, and top with sliced bananas. Beat heavy cream and remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Spoon 3 1/2 cups of the whipped cream over bananas, spreading into even layer. Sprinkle with pecans, and drizzle with hot fudge topping.
  • Spoon remaining 1/2 cup whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip, and pipe small rosettes over top of cake. Top each rosette with a maraschino cherry. Refrigerate, uncovered, until layers are set, about 2 hours. Garnish with sprinkles just before serving.

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

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

SUGAR FREE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



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A lovely dessert that will pass for the real thing and satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. I found this dessert at a Weight Watcher's meeting and it quickly became the favorite dessert of several family members who are diabetic.

Provided by Donna65

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 medium bananas, sliced thin
1 sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix (1.7 ounce)
3 cups skim milk
1 (16 ounce) can juice packed crushed pineapple
1 (8 ounce) carton whipped topping
1 cup sliced strawberry

Steps:

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  • Pat into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Spread sliced bananas over crust.
  • Mix pudding and milk according to package directions.
  • Spread over bananas.
  • Drain pineapple as dry as possible and spread over pudding.
  • Spread whipped topping over pineapple.
  • Top with sliced strawberries.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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:

  • Choose the right bananas: Use ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and texture in your cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: The baking time will vary depending on the size and shape of your pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use your favorite frosting: You can use a simple vanilla frosting, a chocolate ganache, or even a cream cheese frosting. Get creative and have fun!
  • Top the cake with your favorite toppings: Chopped nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit are all great options.

Conclusion:

This healthy banana split cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this healthy banana split cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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