Strawberry split cake

Strawberry Split Cake is a fun and delicious dessert that combines all the flavors of a classic banana split but in cake form! It’s a layered cake with fresh strawberries, bananas, and a creamy filling that’s topped off with chocolate ganache and whipped cream. Here’s how to make this indulgent dessert:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or plant-based milk)

For the Banana Layer:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

For the Strawberry Layer:

• 1 ½ cups (200g) fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the Whipped Cream Layer:

• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for a dairy-free version)
• ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 6 oz (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

For Garnish:

• Fresh strawberry slices
• Chocolate shavings
• Crushed nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:

video instructions available below
Instructions