Easy Banana Split Cake Recipe A Retro Dessert Remix

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well-drained (about 1 3/4 cups or 400g)
• 3 medium bananas, sliced
• 1 pint (approx. 2 cups or 280g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate syrup
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
• Maraschino cherries, for garnish
• Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), for garnish (optional)