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No-Bake Banana Split Cake

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This delightful no-bake dessert combines all the flavors of a classic banana split into a luscious, layered cake. Perfect for warm days when you want a sweet treat without turning on the oven. Creamy, fruity, and nutty with a touch of chocolate—this dessert is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted1 tspsalt
  • 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted1 tspsalt
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 16 ozcream cheese, softened1/2 cupgranulated sugar8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1 tspvanilla extract
  • 8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • 3to4bananas, sliced20 ozcan crushed pineapple, well-drained20 ozstrawberries, sliced8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1/2 cupchopped hazelnuts (or your favorite nuts)Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
  • 20 ozcan crushed pineapple, well-drained20 ozstrawberries, sliced8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1/2 cupchopped hazelnuts (or your favorite nuts)Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
  • 20 ozstrawberries, sliced8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1/2 cupchopped hazelnuts (or your favorite nuts)Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
  • 8 ozwhipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)1/2 cupchopped hazelnuts (or your favorite nuts)Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
  • 1/2 cupchopped hazelnuts (or your favorite nuts)Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
  • Chocolate sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Prepare the Crust:In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt.Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to create an even crust.Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.2️⃣Make the Filling:In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish to create an even crust.Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.2️⃣Make the Filling:In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  4. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.2️⃣Make the Filling:In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  5. 2️⃣Make the Filling:
  6. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  7. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  8. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. 3️⃣Add the Layers:Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  10. Arrange banana slices evenly over the filling.Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  11. Spread the well-drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
  12. Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the pineapple.4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  13. 4️⃣Top and Chill:Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  14. Spread another layer of whipped topping over the strawberries.
  15. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped topping and sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  16. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set the layers.5️⃣Serve:Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!
  17. 5️⃣Serve:
  18. Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the sweet and fruity goodness of this no-bake dessert!

Notes

Customization:Swap hazelnuts for walnuts, almonds, or pecans, depending on your preference.Storage:Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.Make-Ahead Friendly:This dessert can be made the night before for convenience.
Storage:Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.Make-Ahead Friendly:This dessert can be made the night before for convenience.
Make-Ahead Friendly:This dessert can be made the night before for convenience.

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