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Gallery Banana Split Cake Recipe Summary Servings: 12

Ingredients For the Assembly Yellow Cake, baked in two 8-inch round cake pans 4 large bananas, peeled and halved crosswise then lengthwise 1/2 cup store-bought chocolate sauce, warmed 1 maraschino cherry, for decorating Yellow sprinkles, for decorating 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional) For the Pudding 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 large bananas, peeled and halved crosswise then lengthwise 1/2 cup store-bought chocolate sauce, warmed 1 maraschino cherry, for decorating Yellow sprinkles, for decorating 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract For the Whipped Cream 2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Gallery Banana Split Cake

Recipe Summary Servings: 12

Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake

Recipe Summary Servings: 12

Recipe Summary

Servings: 12

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Yellow Cake, baked in two 8-inch round cake pans 4 large bananas, peeled and halved crosswise then lengthwise 1/2 cup store-bought chocolate sauce, warmed 1 maraschino cherry, for decorating Yellow sprinkles, for decorating 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 large bananas, peeled and halved crosswise then lengthwise 1/2 cup store-bought chocolate sauce, warmed 1 maraschino cherry, for decorating Yellow sprinkles, for decorating 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Directions

Make the pudding: Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Whisk together cornstarch, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl until smooth; whisk into cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

Whisk together milk and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly pour milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly.

Pour mixture back into saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium-high heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour through a sieve into a medium bowl. Whisk in butter and vanilla. Set bowl in ice-water bath, and let cool, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Pudding can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Make the whipped cream: Put cream into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add confectioners’ sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the cake: Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes level, then cut each in half horizontally, making 4 layers. Place 1 cake layer into the bottom of a straight-sided 4-quart bowl (about 8 inches in diameter and 6 inches high). Spread with 1/2 cup pudding, then with 3/4 cup whipped cream. Arrange 4 banana quarters on top; top with another cake layer. Repeat 3 times, decorating final banana layer with a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate; top with a cherry. Sprinkle with sprinkles and nuts, if desired. Using a large spoon, divide portions among serving bowls. Serve immediately.

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 Add Rating & Review     50 Ratings   5 star values:        17    4 star values:        12    3 star values:        13    2 star values:        6    1 star values:        2

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Add Rating & Review     50 Ratings   5 star values:        17    4 star values:        12    3 star values:        13    2 star values:        6    1 star values:        2

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50 Ratings 5 star values: 17 4 star values: 12 3 star values: 13 2 star values: 6 1 star values: 2

50 Ratings 5 star values: 17 4 star values: 12 3 star values: 13 2 star values: 6 1 star values: 2

50 Ratings 5 star values: 17 4 star values: 12 3 star values: 13 2 star values: 6 1 star values: 2

  • 5 star values: 17 4 star values: 12 3 star values: 13 2 star values: 6 1 star values: 2

    Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       04/22/2013   I totally agree with coffeelovermama - WORST recipe organization I've ever seen on MarthaStewart.com. However, brilliant idea. I think I'm going to make one that's more like a traditional banana split - with fresh strawberries and fresh pineapple layers also. Whatever the recipe, I'll make my own vanilla custard - or maybe use ice cream.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       01/09/2013   This is the worst organized recipe I've ever seen. I wouldn't put my name to it. Does anyone ever check these before print?  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       06/30/2011   I made this years ago and it was great. However, since the site update, the pudding recipe is incorrect! I'd just search for another pudding recipe and then continue with this recipe.

    Martha Stewart Member

    Rating: Unrated 04/22/2013

I totally agree with coffeelovermama - WORST recipe organization I’ve ever seen on MarthaStewart.com. However, brilliant idea. I think I’m going to make one that’s more like a traditional banana split - with fresh strawberries and fresh pineapple layers also. Whatever the recipe, I’ll make my own vanilla custard - or maybe use ice cream.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated 01/09/2013

This is the worst organized recipe I’ve ever seen. I wouldn’t put my name to it. Does anyone ever check these before print?

Rating: Unrated 06/30/2011

I made this years ago and it was great. However, since the site update, the pudding recipe is incorrect! I’d just search for another pudding recipe and then continue with this recipe.

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