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Banana Split Cake

Deliciously Easy Banana Split Cake Recipe for Every Occasion

Try this Banana Split Cake, a delightful, layered dessert combining bananas, chocolate, and whipped cream for a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Layer
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Toppings
  • Chocolate syrup for drizzling
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking pans
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter; fold cocoa powder into half for the chocolate layer.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; frost between cooled cake layers and on top.
  2. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with maraschino cherries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to personalize your Banana Split Cake with different fruit or frostings for a unique twist.

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