Go Back
–+ servings
Coconut Chocolate Cake

Coconut Chocolate Cake

Try this no-bake banana split cake for a cool summer treat. A refreshing alternative to coconut chocolate cake, ready in minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cookies, crumbled like graham crackers or vanilla wafers
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 250 ml cold whipping cream or heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
  • 200 g strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or peanuts or walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • 9x13 inch baking dish or springform pan
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Crush cookies in a zip-top bag or food processor, then mix with melted butter and salt to form a crust.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch or springform pan and chill.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth, then add whipped cream and vanilla, whipping until soft peaks form.
  4. Spread the filling over the chilled crust evenly.
  5. Layer banana slices on top, followed by the thoroughly drained crushed pineapple, then the sliced strawberries.
  6. Pipe or dollop fresh whipped cream on top, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
  7. Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or ideally overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This no-bake cake is very forgiving and can be made ahead of time. Keep in mind it’s best eaten fresh within a few days.
To ensure the crust stays firm, drain the pineapple thoroughly and let the cream cheese sit out at room temperature so it blends smoothly.
Feel free to use different cookie types for the crust or try swapping the fruits based on what you have available.
If you want to prevent the bananas from browning, slice them right before serving and consider using a bit of lemon juice. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!