Banana Split Ice Cream Cake

This banana split ice cream cake contains ice cream layers topped with bananas, whipped cream, walnuts, maraschino cherries, and chocolate syrup--perfect for a birthday party!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 337 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 10 maraschino cherries
• 1 pint strawberry ice cream
• 1 pint chocolate ice cream
• 4 medium bananas, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place strawberry ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes to soften slightly.

Step 2

Slice strawberry ice cream and place in the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place chocolate ice cream in refrigerator to soften, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Slice chocolate ice cream and spread over strawberry. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, soften vanilla ice cream in a refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Mash 3 bananas with lemon juice in a large bowl; stir in vanilla ice cream. Spread banana mixture evenly over the chocolate layer. Cover and freeze for at least 3 hours.

Step 7

Mix whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until soft peaks form.

Step 8

Place whipped cream in a decorator bag fitted with a large, 1/2-inch writing tube. Invert ice cream cake from the pan onto a chilled platter. Slice remaining banana on top of cake. Pipe large dollops of whipped cream on top of the banana slices. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and garnish with cherries. Serve with chocolate syrup.