Recipe For Banana Split Cake With Cream Cheese
Banana Split Cake is a popular dessert that has been around for decades. It is a sweet and creamy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is made with layers of graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce. Here is a recipe for Banana Split Cake that is sure to make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 2 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese
- 4 bananas, sliced
- 1 can of crushed pineapple
- 1 pint of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of chocolate sauce
- Cherries for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, and then allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat together the powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- Cover the cream cheese mixture with sliced bananas and crushed pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the fruit layer.
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the top of the whipped cream.
- Garnish with cherries.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Variations:
You can change up this recipe to suit your taste. Here are a few variations:
- Use strawberry or raspberry sauce instead of chocolate sauce.
- Add chopped nuts to the graham cracker crust for a little crunch.
- Use different fruits like strawberries or blueberries.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry.
Conclusion:
This Banana Split Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, it is sure to please any crowd. Give it a try today and see for yourself just how delicious it can be!
