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Creamy Banana Split Cake Recipe with Fresh Strawberry and Chocolate Layers Made Easy

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A comforting layered cake combining creamy banana, fresh strawberry, and rich chocolate layers, perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under 90 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped (for frosting)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
  • Extra fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cake cool completely on a wire rack (about 45 minutes).
  7. While cake cools, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  8. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  9. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold gently into banana mixture.
  10. Whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form for frosting.
  11. Place cooled chocolate cake on serving plate. Spread banana cream layer evenly over cake.
  12. Spoon macerated strawberries and juices evenly over banana cream layer.
  13. Spread whipped cream over strawberries for the top layer.
  14. Garnish with extra fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings if desired.
  15. Chill assembled cake in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before assembling to prevent melting the cream layers. Whip cream to soft peaks for folding into banana cream and stiff peaks for frosting. Gently fold banana cream to keep it airy. Macerate strawberries for at least 30 minutes but avoid over-soaking to prevent soggy cake layers. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slicing.

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