Description
This Chocolate Banana Split Cake is a layered no-bake dessert inspired by the classic ice cream treat! With a crushed cookie crust, rich chocolate filling, creamy banana and pineapple layers, whipped topping, and classic sundae toppings like sprinkles, cherries, and chocolate drizzle—it’s a fun, colorful dessert perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or nostalgic celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake Base
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cups (315 ml) whole milk
- Banana Layer
- 3–4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning
- Whipped Cream Frosting
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Ganache & Toppings
- 1 cup (175 g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- Maraschino cherries
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, peanuts, or walnuts)
- Optional fruit sauces
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter until well combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Chill in the fridge while preparing layers.
2. Make the Chocolate Layer
- In a bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Fold in whipped topping until smooth.
- Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
3. Add Fruit & Cream Layers
- Arrange banana slices over the chocolate layer.
- Spread crushed pineapple evenly over bananas.
- Gently spread whipped topping over the fruit layer.
4. Chill & Garnish
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best results).
- Just before serving, top with more whipped topping, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Banana Split Cake