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a cake with layers of yellow cake mix, banana pudding, crushed pineapple, strawberry jam, cool whip, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries.

Banana Split Cake Recipe

Zona House
Banana split cake is a simple layered dessert. It uses yellow cake mix, banana pudding, crushed pineapple, and strawberry jam. You also need whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries. This cake is so moist the crumbs cling to your fork. The taste is heavenly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 555 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 13.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 3.4 ounce box instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 8 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
  • 10 ounces strawberry jam
  • ¼ cup chocolate syrup
  • 14 maraschino cherries (without stems)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat two 9" round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a handheld mixer, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Stir in the pineapple then pour the batter into the cake pans, dividing equally.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes then flip over onto wire racks to cool completely.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the top with the strawberry jam.
  • Place the second layer over the first then spread the top (and sides if desired) with the whipped cream.
  • Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the top, then place the cherries on top of the cake top and sprinkle evenly with the nuts.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can use other nuts like walnuts or pecans. You can also use homemade whipped cream.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 2gSugar: 66gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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