Description
A delightful dessert that combines the classic flavors of a banana split into a layered cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ½ cup chocolate syrup
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and crushed pineapple in between each layer.
- Top the cake with additional whipped cream, nuts, and maraschino cherries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Make sure the bananas are very ripe for the best taste.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Layered Banana Split Cake, Banana Cake, Dessert, Layered Cake