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## Ingredients: Building Blocks of a Flavorful Dessert
To create the Banana Split Cheesecake Cake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
### For the Banana Cake:
* 2 1/4 cups (302g) vanilla wafer crumbs
* 10 tbsp (140g) salted butter, melted
* 3 tbsp (39g) sugar
* 3 ripe bananas, mashed
* 2 large eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk([lifeloveandsugar.com][3])
### For the Cheesecake Layer:
* 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
* 3 large eggs
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
* 1 cup (240ml) mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)([allrecipes.com][4], [northeastnosh.com][5])
### For the Toppings:
* 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
* 2 tbsp powdered sugar
* 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup (120ml) chocolate syrup
* 1/2 cup (120ml) strawberry syrup
* 1/2 cup (120ml) pineapple chunks, drained
* 1/2 cup (120ml) chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
* Maraschino cherries for garnish([northeastnosh.com][5], [glorioustreats.com][6], [cheesecake.com][7])
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## Preparation: Crafting the Layers
### 1. Prepare the Banana Cake:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the banana mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
### 2. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
1. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the sugar and beat until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract, flour, and sour cream until smooth.
6. Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
7. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared springform pan.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
10. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
11. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
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## Assembly: Bringing It All Together
1. Place one layer of the banana cake onto a serving platter.
2. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on top of the banana cake layer.
3. Place the second layer of banana cake on top of the cheesecake.
4. In a medium bowl, whip the heavy whipping
[1]: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/banana-split-cheesecake?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana-Split Cheesecake Recipe | MyRecipes”
[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana_split?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana split”
[3]: https://www.lifeloveandsugar.com/banana-split-cheesecake/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana Split Cheesecake – Life Love and Sugar”
[4]: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/7741/banana-split-cheesecake/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana Split Cheesecake Recipe”
[5]: https://northeastnosh.com/banana-split-cheesecake/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana Split Cheesecake – NorthEast Nosh Recipes”
[6]: https://www.glorioustreats.com/banana-split-cheesecake/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana Split Cheesecake – Glorious Treats”
[7]: https://www.cheesecake.com/Banana-Split-Cheesecake-Recipe.asp?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Banana Split Cheesecake Recipe”
