Gluten-Free Banana Split Cake Recipe

If you’re looking for a delightful dessert that caters to gluten-sensitive friends and family while not compromising on flavor, this Gluten-Free Banana Split Cake is sure to be a hit. This layered cake packs all the classic banana split flavors into a moist and decadent treat that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish
  • Chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan with gluten-free flour.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, buttermilk, and mashed bananas. Mix well.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Stir in the crushed pineapple for added moisture and flavor.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. Once cooled, drizzle chocolate syrup generously over the top.
  8. Finish with whipped cream, topping it off with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts if desired.

This Gluten-Free Banana Split Cake is a fabulous dessert that combines all the luxurious flavors of a banana split into one simple cake. Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion, this treat is not just gluten-free but also utterly delicious! Enjoy every bite as you delight in its sweet, fruity goodness.


Ingredients:
1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup buttermilk, 2 ripe bananas (mashed), ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained), ½ cup chocolate syrup, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, chopped nuts (optional)

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