Banana Split Cake

🍰 Banana Split Cake (No-Bake)

✅ Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the filling:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 4 ripe bananas, sliced

• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, well drained

• 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

• 1 cup chopped strawberries (or use maraschino cherries)

For topping:

• Whipped cream or more Cool Whip

• Chocolate syrup or hot fudge

• Chopped nuts (optional)

• Maraschino cherries

🧑‍🍳 Directions:

1. Make the crust:

   • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.

   • Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.

2. Prepare the cream layer:

   • Beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

   • Spread evenly over the chilled crust.

3. Layer the fruit:

   • Arrange sliced bananas over the cream layer.

   • Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly on top of the bananas.

   • Add a layer of chopped strawberries (or halved maraschino cherries).

4. Top with whipped topping:

   • Spread whipped topping over the fruit layer.

5. Garnish:

   • Drizzle with chocolate syrup or hot fudge.

   • Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using.

   • Add maraschino cherries on top for decoration.