No-Bake Banana Split Cake

No-Bake Banana Split Cake

Healthy Fact of the Day

Bananas provide potassium and natural sweetness, while pineapple adds vitamin C and digestive enzymes. The fresh fruit layers help balance the richness of the cream cheese and chocolate elements.

This No-Bake Banana Split Cake brings all the nostalgia of the classic ice cream parlor treat to your Sweet Sundae table without any baking required. With layers of graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, and all the traditional toppings, it’s a dessert that delights both kids and adults. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or when you want something spectacular but don’t want to turn on the oven.

If you love layered no-bake desserts, you’ll be obsessed with our No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake for another creamy, crowd-pleasing treat. For more fruity indulgence, try the Strawberry Peach Crisp that showcases fresh fruit in a completely different but equally delicious way.

No-Bake Banana Split Cake

No-Bake Banana Split Cake

Recipe by Daily Disher

No-Bake Banana Split Cake layers graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh bananas, pineapple, and all the classic sundae toppings into one show-stopping dessert that requires no oven time.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

    • 1/2 cup butter, melted

    • 1 cup sugar

    • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

    • 4 cups sliced bananas

    • 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained

    • 8 oz cool whip, thawed

    • 1 cup chopped walnuts

    • 1 cup chocolate fudge sauce

    • 10 ounces maraschino cherries

    Directions

    • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
    • Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan to create an even crust layer.
    • In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then spread over the crust.
    • Layer the sliced bananas evenly over the cream cheese mixture, covering the entire surface.
    • Evenly spread the drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer for a fruity addition.
    • Spread the Cool Whip over the entire dessert, smoothing it out with a spatula to cover completely.
    • Drizzle chocolate fudge sauce over the Cool Whip layer for added sweetness and chocolate flavor.
    • Sprinkle chopped walnuts evenly over the top to add a nice crunch to the dessert.
    • Place maraschino cherries over the top, spacing them evenly for decoration and flavor.
    • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the layers to set properly.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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