Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Bananas, pineapple, cherries and chocolate baked under a buttery cake mix topping for an easy, shareable dessert.
# 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 whole cherries for garnish
→ Cake and Toppings
04 - 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer, then scatter halved maraschino cherries on top.
04 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers. Do not stir.
05 - Evenly distribute chocolate chips and, if using, chopped walnuts or pecans over the cake mix.
06 - Drizzle melted butter as evenly as possible across the entire surface.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the edges are bubbling.
08 - Allow dessert to cool slightly. Serve topped with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No bowls needed and the cake practically assembles itself—no mixing required between layers.
- It never fails to delight guests, especially when you unveil it warm and bubbling with a scoop of ice cream on top.
02 -
- Don’t skip draining the pineapple—excess juice means a soupy center that never sets.
- Resist the urge to mix the cake mix into the fruit or you’ll lose those layers and the classic cobbler-like texture on top.
03 -
- Use really ripe bananas—their extra flavor and moisture bring warmth to the whole bake.
- A little patience waiting for the bubbling edges is your insurance against soggy middles.