This Banana Split Ice Cream Cake has all the makings of a banana split sundae but in a sugar cone crust to make it extra special.

It was birthday week around here and while it was for a dog (who got steak and not cake) we certainly have to have cake when there is a birthday involved.

I was really wanting something simple but still festive at the same time, enter this Banana Split Ice Cream Cake.

Now, I know there are still tons of people in the world that think those of us who celebrate dog birthdays are kind of ridiculous.

But I’m here to tell you that you need to get used to it.

More and more places are allowing dogs, since more and more people are demanding it.

I will go to a place over another if they take dogs.

There is pet insurance now.

We have a local place that is a pub and indoor miniature golf that literally gives you a discount on beer during “yappy hour” if you bring your dog.

So yeah, we are here to stay.

Why are the crazy dog people here to stay?

I think it’s because more and more people are either not having kids (no I have no stats on that 😀 ) and if they are having kids they are later in life.

So they get dogs instead.

They really are the best.

You get unconditional love.

Sure you have to pick up their poop but they don’t roll their eyes at you.

Demand that you get them a phone, or car, etc.

They are sad when you leave.

Elated when you return.

They think you are the greatest thing ever (because you are).

And while the vet does cost money compared to that of having a kid they are a bargain.

While we had steak for the pup the teens were here the next day so I figured why not carry the celebration over and have cake for them.

It’s been hot in Phoenix (no I didn’t move) and I was feeling sorry for my friends that live there…while being super happy I no longer live there.

I wanted easy and stumbled across this recipe.

I loved the idea of using sugar cones (I had seen it before and forgot about it) in the crust instead of cookies or graham crackers.

The cake was a big hit and no one had to know it was super easy to make.

P.S.It’s a great day to order my cookbook.

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