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Delicious banana split cheesecake cake topped with whipped cream and cherries

Banana Split Cheesecake Cake

A layered, decadent dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split into a rich and creamy cheesecake cake, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Toppings
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 0.25 cup chocolate syrup
  • 0.25 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • as needed maraschino cherries for decoration

Method
 

Bake the Cake Layers
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the vanilla and mashed banana. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, until just combined. Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before moving on to the cheesecake layer.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold this into the cream cheese mixture, adding in the vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling on top.
  2. Add the second cake layer on top. Spread more cheesecake filling on the top and let it overflow a little.
  3. Top with banana slices, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries.

Notes

If your cheesecake layer is a little lumpy, it's just adding personality! You can use store-bought pie crust to save time or add chopped nuts around the cake for crunch.