Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Bananas, crushed pineapple and cherries layered with cake mix, chocolate chips and butter for a simple baked treat.
# 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 whole cherries 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
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Extra cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
03 - Scatter the halved maraschino cherries across the pineapple layer.
04 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Evenly distribute the chocolate chips and nuts on top.
05 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the surface is golden and edges are bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cake feels like a clever cook’s secret: maximum fun for barely any effort at all.
- Every bite delivers a spoonful of nostalgic flavors—banana, chocolate, pineapple, and cherries—that somehow taste even better baked together.
02 -
- One time, I forgot to drain the pineapple and ended up with a delicious but soggy cake—always let it sit in a sieve for a few minutes.
- An even drizzle of butter is the secret to avoiding dry, powdery patches on top.
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- If you see dry streaks after baking, a quick extra drizzle of melted butter smooths everything out.
- Save a few cherries and chocolate chips for the very top—the presentation makes it feel festive even with zero effort.