Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable Version)
Gooey banana-split-inspired dump cake with pineapple, cherries, chocolate chips and a buttery cake-mix topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved, plus extra for garnish
→ Cake & Toppings
04 - 1 box (about 15 oz) yellow cake mix
05 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
06 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Extra maraschino cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Layer sliced bananas evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
03 - Evenly spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
04 - Scatter halved maraschino cherries over the pineapple layer.
05 - Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly across the entire fruit layer without mixing.
06 - Top the cake mix with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, distributing evenly.
07 - Drizzle melted butter as evenly as possible across the entire surface.
08 - Transfer to oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until top is golden and edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow dessert to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, extra cherries, and chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the joy of a classic banana split, but with hardly any effort or mess.
- I still can’t believe something this vibrant and decadent can come from just layering and baking—no extra bowls needed.
02 -
- I once forgot to drain the pineapple and ended up with a soup instead of cake—don’t skip that step.
- Covering as much of the cake mix as possible with melted butter gives you an unbeatable golden top and no floury streaks.
03 -
- Always check for dry cake mix patches halfway through baking and spot drizzle more butter if needed.
- A tiny splash of banana liqueur over the bananas makes the dessert grown-up party–ready.