How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Banana Split Icebox Cake?

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (8 ounce) cartons low-fat vanilla yogurt, ½ cup powdered sugar, ¾ cup thinly sliced ripe banana, 1 cup sifted cake flour, and more.

Is Banana Split Icebox Cake suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Banana Split Icebox Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Banana Split Icebox Cake?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana Split Icebox Cake Recipe

Name: Banana Split Icebox Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (8 ounce) cartons low-fat vanilla yogurt; ½ cup powdered sugar; ¾ cup thinly sliced ripe banana; 1 cup sifted cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, separated; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup water; 2 egg whites; vegetable oil cooking spray; ½ cup low sugar strawberry spread (jam); ¾ cup sliced ripe banana; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted; 12 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted

Banana Split Icebox Cake

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1367 kcal · Baking & Desserts

1
Place colander in a 2 quart glass measure or medium bowl.
2
Line colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth.
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allowing cheese cloth to extend over outside edges.
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Spoon yogurt in colander.
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap, chill 1 1/2 hours.
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Spoon yogurt cheese into a bowl, discard liquid.
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Add powdered sugar, stir well.
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Reserve 1 cup yogurt cheese mixture, cover and chill.
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Add 3/4 cup thinly sliced banana to remaining yogurt cheese mixture, stir gently.
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Cover and chill.
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Combine cake flour, baking powder and salt, stir well and set aside.
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Beat 3 eggs yolks in a large mixing bowl at high speed of an electric mixer for 1 minute.
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Graduallly add 3/4 cup sugar, beating constantly until egg yolks are thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
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Add vanilla and 1/4 cup water, beating at low speed until blended.
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Add flour mixture to egg yolk mixture, beating at low speed until blended, set aside.
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Beat 5 egg whites (at room temperature) at high speed on an electric mixture until foamy.
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Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
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Gently stir one fourth of egg white mixture into batter.
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Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
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Coat 2 (9inch) round cakepans with cooking spray and line bottoms with wax paper.
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Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake at 375f degrees for 18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in centre.
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Let cool 10 minutes in pan on wire racks.
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Loosen cake from sides of pan, using a narrow metal spatula, and turn out onto wire racks.
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Peel off wax paper, cool completely.
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Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on a serving plate.
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Spread evenly with strawberry spread, spoon banana mixture evenly over strawberry spread, and top with remaining cake layer.
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Spread evenly with reserved yogurt cheese mixture.
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Combine 3/4 cup sliced banana and lemon juice, toss gently.
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Drainand discard juice.
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Arrange sliced banana on top of cake, sprinkle with walnuts.
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Drizzle chocolate over top of cake.
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Chill 1 hour.
35
Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Banana Split Icebox Cake

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