Easy Banana Split Cake
This easy banana split cake recipe captures all of the flavors of this nostalgic dessert in a simple cake recipe that starts with a boxed cake mix.
Ingredients
- 1 box of white or yellow cake mix To make this recipe gluten free use a gluten free cake mix like King Arthur Baking
- Water, oil and eggs Follow ingredients according to the directions on the cake mix box.
- 2 ripe bananas Mashed
- 1 cup strawberry jelly
- 12 ounces chocolate chips Milk chocolate or semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces whipped cream For the topping
- Maraschino cherries For the topping
- ΒΌ cup crushed peanuts or walnuts For an optional topping
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the directions on the package. Stir the mashed bananas into the batter before baking.
- Once the cake has baked and cooled. Use a fork to poke holes in the top of the cake. Add 1/2 cup water to the jelly and stir with a whisk to combine. Spread the jelly on top of the cake.
- To prepare the ganache topping, start by placing the chocolate chips in a bowl. Warm the heavy cream in a pan on medium heat. Don't allow the milk to boil.
- Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips and use a whisk to stir until smooth. Pour the ganache topping over the top of the cake and place in the fridge to cool for a minimum of one hour.
- Serve each piece with a dollop of whipped cream, a Maraschino cherry and crushed peanuts.
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