Banana Splits are one of my favorite classic American desserts. This easy no-bake Banana Split Cake with its’ vanilla wafer crust is perfect for a fun summer treat. This sweet dish makes enough to feed a crowd, so it’s perfect for summer potlucks and family gatherings.

No-Bake Banana Split Cake

This dessert is almost as simple as spreading everything into a cake pan and freezing it. It’s so easy to make and refreshing on a hot summer day. Just like this Kool-Aid Slushie Recipe , delicious Sea Salt Caramel and Cookie Ice Cream Cake , or Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients

vanilla wafers
unsalted butter melted
granulated sugar
chocolate chip ice cream – softened
large bananas ripe – not over-ripened
Hershey’s syrup – the exact amount will vary
strawberry ice cream – softened
optional toppings – whipped cream maraschino cherries, chocolate syrup, pineapple topping, chopped walnuts, sprinkles

How to Make Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

Crush vanilla wafers and pour them into a large bowl
Add melted butter and sugar – mix well
Press the mixture into a 13×9 baking dish and spread out
Freeze the crust for 15 minutes
Spread the chocolate chip ice cream over the crust
Squeeze some of the syrup over the ice cream – covering it completely
Add sliced bananas – you can use as little or as much as you want. I only used 2 bananas, because I knew some of my family would prefer this cake without them
Cover banana slices with more chocolate syrup
Cover and freeze for 30 minutes
Spread softened strawberry ice cream over the top and freeze – covered – for at least 6 hours
Remove the cake for about 10 minutes before serving so it can soften up
Serve with optional toppings

What is in a Banana Split?

Banana takes center stage in a banana split, but other flavors are just as important in a banana split. Typically, strawberry ice cream, vanilla, and chocolate ice cream are fixed on top of a banana in a banana split. The dessert is sometimes topped with nuts, pineapple topping, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.

Tips and Tricks for making a banana split cake…

Allow plenty of time for freezing this dessert. Making it in the morning or the day before is a great idea
Have toppings ready for your frozen cake, like pineapple ice cream topping, chocolate sauce, nuts, whipped cream, and cherries
If you don’t have vanilla wafers, you can substitute graham crackers
Use a large pan like a 13×9 inch deep dish
Cover this cake when storing in the freezer to avoid freezer burn
This banana split cake will last for up to two weeks

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