Banana Split Cake

[Dove]

Banana Split Cake

1 Box Yellow cake mix, baked in 10 x 15 pan. Cool and chill in refrigerator.
2 Boxes instant vanilla pudding made according to box directions. Add two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and mix well. Spread over cake. Cut up 6-8 bananas and layer over cake and pudding mixture. Spread two 20-ounce cans of crushed pineapple over bananas and top with 2 containers of Cool Whip. Top with strawberries, fresh or frozen. Drizzle chocolate and sprinkle with nuts for that real Banana-Split feeling. Yummy!
Dove

 

[sarah]

wow,that looks real yummy...

 

[pdswife]

Sounds great.
And I bet it looks great too.
THANKS!!!

 

[middie]

yummy... i have to go shopping now for cake mix, pudding and cool whip lol

 

[Raine]

There are about a half a dozen banana split cakes. And Banana Split cake is our award winning dessert. But it is different from the recipes here.

BANANA SPLIT CAKE




1 banana cake mix
1 chocolate cake mix
bananas, sliced
strawberries, sliced
crushed pineapple, drained
marichino cherries, drained
chocolate syrup
whipped cream, approx 5 cups, one cup for each layer and topping
This recipe makes a large 4 layerd cake. Great for parties.

Follow cake mixes and bake as directed for a 13 by 9 pan. Cool and cut each cake into layered halves.

Place chocolate layer and cover with whipped cream. Sprinkle with bananas, strawberries, pineapple and cherries. Drizzle with syrup.

Repeat with remaining layers.

Top with remainder of whipped cream, decorate with fruit and drizzle with syrup. Add nuts and sprinkles if you like

 

[Raine]

NO-BAKE BANANA SPLIT CAKE



FIRST LAYER: Mix 1 stick butter, melted, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 cups graham cracker crumbs. press into a 10x10 inch buttered pan.

SECOND LAYER: Beat together 2 egg whites, 1 stick melted butter and 2 cups powdered sugar for a full 10 minutes on high speed. While this is beating, drain a large can of crushed pineapple thoroughly. Stir into egg white mixture after the 10 minutes of beating. Pour this over the graham cracker layer.

THIRD LAYER: Split 4 or 5 large bananas lengthwise and then in 3 pieces each. Cover the cake completely with the bananas. Spread with whipped cream or topping. Sprinkle with flaked coconut or chopped nuts. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in a covered pan in the refrigerator.

 

[Raine]

BANANA SPLIT CAKE

1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1 c. nuts, chopped
Mix flour, sugar, butter with pastry blender or hands. Add nuts. Press dough into 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees 20-25 minutes. Cool.

2ND LAYER:

1 lb. box powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. butter
Beat ingredients until very light and fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crust.

3RD LAYER:

1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
Spread crushed pineapple over icing.

4TH LAYER:

4 ripe bananas, split lengthwise
Lay bananas over crushed pineapple and press in lightly.

5TH, 6TH, 6TH LAYERS:
Drizzle 4-5 tbsp. of chocolate syrup over all. Top with whipped topping. Sprinkle chopped nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Note: For best results, freeze cake until one hour before serving.

 

[Raine]

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter or margarine - melted

16 ounces cream cheese - softened

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 large banana - sliced

20 ounces crushed pineapple - well drained

12 ounces Cool Whip

1/2 cup chopped nuts

4 ounces maraschino cherries - drained and halved

Combine the 1/2 cup sugar, graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake crust at 350° F. for 15 minutes. Let cool.

Cream together cream cheese, remaining sugar and butter. Spread cream cheese mixture over graham cracker crust.

Layer sliced bananas, drained pineapple, and cool whip in order. Sprinkle with chopped nuts then maraschino cherries.

Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

 

[Raine]

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stir or sift before measuring
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup caramel sauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Banana Filling , below
Chocolate Frosting , below
PREPARATION:


Grease and floured bottoms of two 9-inch layer cake pans. Sift together the 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and soda. Add to sifted ingredients the 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, and caramel sauce. Spoon into the prepared cake pans. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Fill with Banana Filling and Frost.
Banana Filling

3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
5 tablespoons butter
2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine confectioners' sugar, flour, and milk in a saucepan; cook, stirring, until smooth. Continue cooking until mixture thickens; transfer to mixing bowl, cover, and chill thoroughly. Beat butter into the chilled mixture, a tablespoon at a time. Fold in sliced bananas and vanilla.
Chocolate Frosting

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup caramel sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and butter. Cook over low heat until chocolate is melted; blend in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. If necessary, thin frosting with a little milk.

 

[Dove]

The one I posted was served at our last campout..I t was so good I wanted to share but yellow cake is not my favoriate..there are some good ideas posted here.