Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

This Banana Split Ice Cream Cake is a perfect frozen treat combining all the flavors of a traditional banana split with the fun of an ice cream cake. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert ideal for summer gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

For a basic banana split ice cream cake, you will need:

• Crust: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 1½ tablespoons sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter.
• Ice Cream Layers: Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice creams (approx. 8 cups of strawberry ice cream and 3 cups of chocolate ice cream).
• Fruits: 2-3 medium bananas, sliced; 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained.
• Additional Toppings: Whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts (optional), strawberry sundae topping, and chocolate syrup.

Some variations include using ice cream sandwiches as the base, additional ingredients like hot fudge, or even layers of cookie crumble mixed with chocolate or fruit sauces to add texture and flavor.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, pressing the mixture into the bottom of a lined springform pan. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
2. Build the Layers:
   • For a layered cake, start by placing the sliced bananas over the crust. Spread a layer of chocolate ice cream evenly over the bananas, followed by the pineapple. Freeze for 30-45 minutes.
   • Add softened strawberry ice cream on top of the pineapple layer, spreading it out evenly. Freeze the cake overnight for the best results.
3. Decorate the Cake: Once the cake is firm, top with whipped cream and arrange banana slices, cherries, nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for decoration.
4. Serving: Before serving, let the cake sit for a few minutes at room temperature for easier slicing.

Conclusion

This banana split ice cream cake combines the refreshing taste of ice cream with fruity toppings to create a delightful dessert. It’s customizable, allowing you to add sauces, nuts, or even different flavors of ice cream to suit your taste.

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