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banana split cake

A delicious banana split cake layered with crust, cream, fresh fruit, and cherries, perfect for summer desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups butter softened, divided into 0.5 cup and 0.75 cup
  • 2 cups graham crackers
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple well drained
  • 4 medium bananas
  • 9 ounces cool whip
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 4 ounces maraschino cherries

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt 0.5 cup of butter and mix together with 2 cups of graham crackers. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Beat powdered sugar, remaining butter, and vanilla for about 5 minutes until well incorporated.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly over the graham cracker crumb crust. Send this to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Drain pineapple and spread over cream mixture.
  5. Arrange sliced bananas over pineapple.
  6. Cover with Cool Whip, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and place maraschino cherries on top.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Garnish with additional sliced cherries before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this fruity and creamy banana split cake as a refreshing summer dessert.