Incredible Banana Split Cake

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Perfect for a holiday brunch! This moist tender "Incredible Banana Split Cake" combines bananas, pineapple pieces, strawberries and Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels together to make a simple but elegant cake. Michelle A. Sheppard of Nashua, NH developed this recipe.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 1/4 oz.) pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/4 cups (7.5 oz.) granulated sugar
2/3 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1 cup chopped banana
CHOCOLATE GLAZE (recipe below)

Directions:

ALLOW butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease and lightly flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Drain pineapple tidbits, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Combine reserved pineapple juice and buttermilk in small bowl.

BEAT butter in large mixer bowl on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, a 1/4 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined. Add eggs, mashed banana and vanilla extract; beat well. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Stir in morsels and 1/4 cup of the walnuts. Gently fold in drained pineapple tidbits, strawberries and banana. Spread batter into prepared pan.

BAKE for 60 to 65 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Drizzle cake with Chocolate Glaze and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

FOR CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
HEAT 3/4 cup NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, 3 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons light corn syrup in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Use immediately.

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A big hit and so beautiful!!!!

Sally Salada from Tampa, FL

Even though I don't bake very often I decided to bake this cake for a big birthday party because it sounded so good and the picture was so beautiful. I baked the cake the day before and decorated it with the chocolate, nuts, strawberries and bananas a few hours before the party and put it back in the refrigerator until I served it. They ate the entire cake, it was so moist and everyone loved it! The cake looks just as beautiful as the picture, wow!!!!
Totally Disappointed

Jillian Beck from TAMPA, FL

I had made this for a work function and after all the chopping and mixing...the cake wouldn't bake. I had it in there for the correct time, but it still wouldn't bake. So I continued. Once the toothpicks came out clean. I cooled it and refrigerated it. When I cut the cake it was doughy and gross. Too much liquid and too many ingredients. I threw away the recipe and the cake...yuck!
Looked great, taste not so great.

B. Hughes from Missouri

This was an ok recipe but takes a lot to chop, measure and put together. More like a fruit bread than a cake consistancy. Flavor was just ok, make sure you refrigerate well before serving, the colder it was the better the flavor. Very disappointed especially after reading on the high reviews.
Banana Split Cake

Carol Curan from Milwaukee, WI

Made this for a bake sale and sold by the slice.... it was a hit !!!!
Truly Incredible Banana Split Cake

Shirelle Mercer from

This is a very tasty cake and a great recipe. The recipe is very precise and such a fun cake to make. Will most def make this one again. Thanks so much for sharing!
Sooo Good!

Sirena Bogdahn from Londonderry, NH

I made this cake for a dinner party I was going to. I had my daughter help me make it. It was so good!
Yummy

Lisa Paluck from Manteca, CA

Everyone loved this cake! Especially my 17yr old daughter! This has become her favorite dessert!
Great surprise

Jane Jennette from Webster, MA

I already had a banana split cake that was a favorite but needed to be refrigerated. Did not think this would be as good but, I was pleasantly surprised. Had all the ingredients except strawberries so I tried it without them. It was excellent! Family and friends loved it.
Very Good

Cathleen Schoen from RIDGEWOOD, NY

This is was an easy and great recipe. I can't wait to make it again.
Incredible Banana Split Cake

Thelma Guinn from Jacksonville, IL

This was a delicious dessert. My family raved about it for a week.
carmen,fall river,ma

carmen concepcion from Fall River, MA

very tastey, soft and very good. It's excellent for all family who love bananas.
SO EXCITED TO MAKE

kathy kinney from Wichita, KS

i have been trying to figure out something different to make for my husband for Valetines Day and this is what im going to make. i hope it turns out to be a great hit and surprise.
Incredible Banana Split Cake

Laura Pitts from NORTHAMPTON, PA

My family loved it. Sweet and with fruit, wow it was a hit. I'll be making it more often for parties.
Diifferent type of cake

LORI HOZZA from Reading, PA

This cake is different with a variety of flavors. All mixed together the ingredients blend into a delicious dessert to serve anytime. My co-workers really enjoyed it.
Banana Split Cake

IDA BEEK from LANDING, NJ

I made this cake for our Super Bowl party and it was a touchdown. Great taste, easy to make and a great addition to our dessert table.
love these cake

rachel robins from Bethesda, MD

Just love these cake
incredible banana split cake

bonnie caracappa from selden, NY

great cake , everyone loved it
Great cake!

Pat Pretzer from Clinton Township, MI

I made this cake for my son about 4 months ago. And he loved it. Now he is nagging me to make aonther one.
Terrific Cake!

Barbara Evans from West Winfield, NY

This is a great cake. Everyone should give it a try. Well worth the effort.
Just like my Mother-in-Laws

CHRIS BROWNING from Crestline, OH

I have looked everywhere for ths recipe. My Mother-in-law used to make this cake and when she died, I didn't have the recipe. This is the same one. I made it and it tastes scrumptous, just like hers did. Thank you for this recipe.
Banana Split Cake-Yummy

Stacy Crozier from Cumming,Ga

I am not big on banana splits but this cake looks absolutely delicious. I am going to have to bake it the next time I have an event.
Easy but Elegant

LINDA LEDOUX from KANSAS CITY, KS

I think this the most easy but elegant as well as good recipe for a banana cake I ever made. My family and guest loves it.
Woow Banana Split Cake

patricia johnson from Lufkin, TX

I make this cake for my ladies brunch.That all we talk about was that cake.They just love it it was moist and easy to make.I definitely will be making this again.
Wonderful, Beautiful Cake!!

Cyndi Kruse from Douglasville, GA

I made this for the Fall Festival at my daughter's school & it was one of the most popular cakes there. I had poured a little of the batter into cupcakes for my family to try before hand (you just have to sample - especially when it looks that good!) and it was a fight to get it out the door the next morning. My fiance was convinced that we could pay the school to keep it! It came out absolutely gorgeous with very little work and tasted wonderful. My only complaint is that as a banana split cake it should really have some maraschino cherries. I think I'm going to used some chopped on the top next time I make it. Oh, I also substituted strawberry pie filling for fresh since my store didn't have any berries that looked good. I just rinsed & drained them and it seemed to work fine.
BANANA SPLIT CAKE

JEANIE VARGAS from WHITTIER, CA

I WAS DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS CAKE, IT TASTED BLAND , I WILL TRY IT ONE MORE TIME AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL TASTE A LOT BETTER
banana split cake

ANN HOWELL from WAYMART, PA

I made this cake and took it to work. It was gone in a very short time. It is elegant looking and tastes even better! this one is a keeper !!
awesome

rae lynn scott from Marrero, LA

I made this cake to try the recipe. I brought it to a superbowl party we went to. I heard nothing but praise the whole time. EVERYONE loved this cake. I will definitely make this again. Probably for our next family function. One guy in particular kept going back repeatedly. I bet he ate 1/2 by himself. In 3 hours time and about 15 people (adults and kids) it was gone. A definitely MUST TRY.
Incredible Banana Split Cake

margaret mcdaniel from SHREVEPORT, LA

I fixed the cake for a ladies party and everyone thought it was the Boom. I will be fixing another cake for a church fellowship this weekend. It is easy to fix and taste great too. Thanks for the recipe.
Everything is in this cake!

KIM CARRON from ARMADA, MI

I prepared this cake for a picnic at a co-worker's home. It is extremely rich for my tastes but very good. When I make this again(and I will!) I will remove the chocolate chips from the cake and reduce the amount that I drizzle on the top so the flavors of the fruit can come out. Thank you for inventing this treat!
Incredible Banana Split Cake

sherry wong from utica, NY

Excellent recipe. Family really enjoyed it. This will be placed among our most baking recipes. Thank you for this recipe.
Awesome Cake

Shawna Wagoner from LANSING, MI

My family loved it so well they ask me to make it for every special occation. Even all my friends loved it so well, that when they come to visit I serve this cake for brunch.
one great dessert

Alexis Taylor from Riverton, UT

I love this recipe it is so great to make for the holidays it will definitely impress your friends and family with this one.
Lots of fruit

Diane Shuff from

I was somewhat disappointed in this recipe. It sounded delicious but I think there was too much fruit in it. It took longer to bake then the recipe stated. I took it to a carry-in at work, and it looked great but didn't recieve any raves.
banana split cake

kellie burke from warren, OH

I make this for the holidays. It is such a big hit because it is not a traditional holiday dessert! It is delicious and moist. My family loves to see me walk through the door with this winner!!
Incredible Banana Split Cake

Mary Hill from CHILLICOTHE, IL

This cake was good, I think next time I make it will leave out some of the banana's was to much for me, but over all it was a big hit. I needed something just a little different for a get together and this was it.
Incredible Banana Split Cake

Diane Gatto from Philadelphia, PA

I made this cake for our labor day barbecue and it was a hit, everyone loved it. Easy to prepare and delicious. It is now a favorite in my recipe book.
Fun!

CHERYL PETERSEN from ELBOW LAKE, MN

What a great way to use fresh fruit and to have a new twist on a fun dessert! Liked by all!
Very Good Cake!

Sandy Dershem from YALE, OK

This cake is excellent and very pretty to serve. It does take a while to make and is very involved. Definately not a time saver recipe. Would love to eat it again, if someone else wants to make it.
Incredible Banana Split Cake

MaryGregg Manuel from SUGAR LAND, TX

Sorry, I was less than impressed. My husband liked it, but I thought it was heavy and only average. Definitely not worth the trouble of mashing, chopping and then cleaning up. I won't be making this one again.
I loved this cake!!

Anna Anton from East Lansing, MI

I made this cake for a friend's birthday and served it with vanilla ice cream. It was a huge hit! Everyone loved it! It takes a bit more in preparation than most cakes, but definitely worth it in the end!
Good Cake for brunch or something

Jesyca Siner from ORLANDO, FL

This cake was very good in small quantities. I reccomend that you make this for a brunch or some type of large gathering. If you have a small family like me then its a bit more than anyone can finish
A whopper of a good cake

SHELLEY Culver from Benton, KS

Every bite of this cake just melts in your mouth! I've got to give copies of this to half the family. It's an instant hit!
Incredable Bannana Split Cake

Patricia Clark from PHOENIX, AZ

I made this cake it was good but not as good as I thought it would be. My family said it was OK but didn't ask me to make it again.
Awesome

Lori Carter from BLANCHARD, OK

This cake is wonderful and not too difficult to make.
Warm Tasty Sweet Treat

Chi Joseph-Franklin from Zachary, LA

This cake was really easy to make and before it cooled completely more than half was already eaten! Very tasty!
Big Hit!

CD Gilbert from FALL RIVER, MA

My family fell in love with this cake. It was fun to make with the kids. Certainly a cake to make for any occassion.
Incredible Banana Split Cake Definitely Incredible

Angie Holt from Orono, ME

I have made this cake in the past, but into a regular cake in lieu of the bundt pan. It took a little longer to make than some cake recipes would, but the effort is well invested. Delicious; don't try to diet with this cake around!
Incredible is a good description

ANNA REITENBACH from BEACH PARK, IL

Incredible is a very good description of this moist and yummy cake. Easy to make, so I will make it more often, next time I will try it with frozen strawberrys.
awesome banana split cake

sarah caldwell from scranton, AR

This recipe is really good. I would not be afraid to make this to take to any occasion i was attending. I think it would be a great cake everyone would absoultely just love.
Great cake to take somewhere

Lisa Peacock from TALLAHASSEE, FL

Made this cake yesterday - really good. recipe called to be refrigerated, but was in a hurry and served warm. Family thought it was probably better warm because chocolate was melted. Tip -really do let sit in pan for 20 minutes before removing - mine started separating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 12 to 16 servings

Calories: 520
Calories from Fat: 210
Total Fat: 23g (36% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 12g (61% of DV)
Cholesterol: 65mg (22% of DV)
Sodium: 400mg (17% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 74g (25% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 4g (16% of DV)
Sugars: 45g
Protein: 7g
Vitamin A: 8% of DV
Vitamin C: 30% of DV
Calcium: 10% of DV
Iron: 15% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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