Banana Split Dump Cake (Print Version)
Decadent layered dessert with bananas, pineapple, chocolate chips, and cherries baked under buttery cake mix.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit and Fillings
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (19 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
→ Dry and Refrigerated
05 - 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Extras (Optional)
07 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
08 - Whipped cream, for serving
09 - Chocolate syrup, for drizzling
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Arrange banana slices in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared dish.
03 - Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas.
04 - Distribute halved maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips uniformly over the pineapple layer.
05 - Scatter chopped walnuts or pecans over the fruit mixture if desired for added crunch.
06 - Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage of the fruit layers.
07 - Drizzle melted butter uniformly across the cake mix. Do not stir or mix.
08 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the fruit filling bubbles around the edges.
09 - Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and additional maraschino cherries if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms nostalgic banana split flavors into a warm, gooey dessert that feels like childhood but tastes sophisticated
- The dump cake method means zero mixing bowls and almost zero effort—perfect for when you need dessert magic in under an hour
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- That buttery top might look uneven or pale in spots—thats normal, and those crispy, golden patches are what everyone craves
- Serve it slightly warm, not piping hot, so you can really taste all the layers without burning your tongue
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- Use real butter, not margarine—the difference in flavor is worth every penny
- Dry your pineapple really well by pressing it between paper towels, otherwise you'll have a soggy bottom