A perfect cake for the summer that you absolutely have to prepare this weekend and during your holidays. This cake is a must to memorize.
It requires no cooking, so it's a perfect dessert to prepare with children when first teaching them about cooking.
This cake is a go-to dessert that you can serve at an impromptu barbecue with friends as easily as at a somewhat more fancy reception. All your guests will go nuts for this creamy delicious ultra-tasty dessert.
I challenge you to taste this cake and say you don't love it! It's absolutely impossible not to fall in love with each savory bite.
Ingredients
- 1 stick of melted butter
- 1 can of graham cracker crumbs
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 3 cups of powdered sugar
- 4 sliced bananas
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (16 ounces) Cool-Whip container, thawed or 1 1/2 cup heavy whipped cream
- 1 (4 ounces) maraschino cherries
- 1 cup coconut or walnuts, chopped
- Heated chocolate sauce
Preparation
In a bowl, combine Graham crumbs and melted butter.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13-inch glass dish. Cool in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter and powdered sugar until creamy, about 5 minutes.
Don't be tempted to add milk!
Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham crust.
Add a layer of sliced bananas, then spread the pieces of pineapple over top.
Top with a layer of Cool Whip and maraschino cherries
Sprinkle with chocolate syrup and transfer to fridge for at least 4 hours
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In the following video you'll find all the steps necessary to create this completely decadent and irresistible dessert.
In the comments section, please feel free to share your favorite summer desserts with us, especially those that are no-bake ones!
Also in the comments section, please share some of the recipes you like to cook with your children.
