Banana Split Cheesecake Cake
Craving something sweet and indulgent? Try this Banana Split Cheesecake Cake! It’s the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, moist cake, and all your favorite banana split toppings. This dessert is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
o 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
o 1 teaspoon lemon juice
o 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
o 1 teaspoon baking soda
o 1/4 teaspoon salt
o 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
o 1 cup granulated sugar
o 1/4 cup sour cream
o 2 large eggs
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Layer:
o 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
o 1/2 cup granulated sugar
o 2 large eggs
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
o 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
o 1/4 cup powdered sugar
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
o Sliced bananas
o Chopped strawberries
o Pineapple chunks
o Chopped nuts
o Chocolate syrup
o Maraschino cherries
Directions:
1. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
o Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
o In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
o Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
o Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until the center is set. Allow it to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Banana Cake:
o Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
o In a small bowl, mix the mashed bananas and lemon juice. Set aside.
o In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
o In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
o Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the mashed bananas.
o Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
3. Assemble the Cake:
o Place one layer of banana cake on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting over the top.
o Carefully place the cheesecake layer on top of the frosted banana cake layer.
o Spread another thin layer of frosting on top of the cheesecake layer.
o Place the second layer of banana cake on top.
4. Frost the Cake:
o In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
o Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream.
5. Add Toppings:
o Decorate the top of the cake with sliced bananas, chopped strawberries, pineapple chunks, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup, and maraschino cherries.
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins | Servings: 12 | Calories: 480 kcal per serving
