Split

A split is a horizontally arranged variation on a sundae, classically including a banana, though variations including tropical fruits such as mango or pineapple are increasingly popular.

The classic banana split includes three scoops of ice cream in the center of a dish, bounded on both long sides with a banana sliced lengthways. Each scoop is topped with chocolate or fruit sauces, and the whole is decorated with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and cherries. Variations such as a banana-boat split may include sponge cake at the bottom of the dish.