No Bake Banana Split Cake
This no-bake banana split cake is an easy summertime dessert with banana pudding, cream cheese, pineapple, chocolate syrup, and cherries. Perfect for parties!
Ingredients
For Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For Cream Cheese Banana Pudding Filling
- 3.4 oz instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 2 bananas (chopped)
Cake Toppings
- 2 bananas (chopped)
- 20 oz canned crushed pineapple (drained well)
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 10 oz maraschino cherries
- ½ cup pecans or peanuts (chopped)
- chocolate syrup
Instructions
For Graham Cracker Crust
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13" glass baking dish.
For Cream Cheese Banana Pudding Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together banana pudding mix, powdered sugar, and half & half. Use a hand mixer to mix in softened cream cheese. Fold in 8oz of Cool Whip and bananas.
- Pour banana filling over the graham cracker crust already in the baking dish.
For Remaining Layers
- Spread drained crushed pineapple over banana filling. At this point, lightly cover pineapple with a paper towel and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. The paper towel will help soak up any remaining pineapple juice.
- Just before serving, spead remaining Cool Whip over crushed pineapple. Top Cool Whip with remaining sliced bananas, cherries, nuts, and chocolate syrup.
Notes
- Pudding Type: Use instant banana pudding mix; cook-and-serve will not set up.
- Cream Cheese: Soften completely at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- Moisture Control: Thoroughly drain crushed pineapple; press a clean paper towel on top during chilling to absorb excess liquid.
- Prevent Browning: Toss banana slices in citrus juice before adding to the cake.
- Chilling Time: Chill for the full 2 to 3 days/hours (2–3 hours minimum) so layers set firmly.
- Toppings: Add nuts, chocolate drizzle, and fresh fruit right before serving so they stay crisp and neat.
- Make-Ahead: Assemble the crust, pudding, and pineapple the night before. Add the top whipped cream and fresh toppings right before guests arrive.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 2 to 3 days. Do not freeze, or it will thaw into a soggy mess.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 314IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 1mg
