Description
This indulgent Banana Split Cake combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a delicious layered cake. With moist cake layers, fresh fruit fillings, a luscious ganache drip, and whipped cream, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Filling and Toppings:
- 2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup raspberries or mixed berries
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for piping)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chunks (for garnish)
- Whole maraschino cherries (for garnish)
For the Ganache Drip:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of sliced bananas, strawberries, cherries, and raspberries on top of the cake layer. Drizzle with some hot fudge sauce.
- Add the second cake layer on top. Pour the ganache drip over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Decorate the Cake:
- Pipe whipped cream swirls on top of the cake. Garnish with more sliced bananas, strawberries, maraschino cherries, and pineapple chunks. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and drizzle additional hot fudge over the top.
- Serve:
- Slice and enjoy this decadent banana split-inspired cake!
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring to avoid melting the whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg