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Banana Split Cake

This layered Banana Split Cake with a soft baked base, is easy creamy, delicious and great for parties and potlucks.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time25 minutes
Down Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12
Author: Carol

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 13.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup pineapple juice (from can of crushed pineapple in topping ingredients below)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

For the Topping

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3.5 oz box instant cheesecake pudding
  • 5.1 oz box instant banana cream pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 bananas, sliced
  • 20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained with juice set aside for cake ingredients above
  • 16 oz container whipped topping, thawed
  • 16 oz jar maraschino cherries
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tbsp chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • Drain the crushed pineapple, making sure to save the juice. Add the reserved pineapple juice to a large mixing bowl along with the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Beat everything together for a few minutes until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the batter into the baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely for about 1 hour before adding the toppings.
  • Add the softened cream cheese to a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the pudding mixes and milk together until smooth. Slowly mix the pudding into the cream cheese and continue beating until combined and creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Slice the bananas and arrange them in an even layer across the top of the filling.
  • Spoon the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas and gently spread it out. Top with the whipped topping and spread it over the entire surface.
  • Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for a bit before adding the final toppings.
  • Top with cherries and chopped nuts, then drizzle chocolate sauce over the entire cake.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so the layers can fully chill and set.

Notes

This recipe can serve anywhere from 12 to 16 people depending on portion size.