Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Classic banana split flavors baked into one gooey, crowd-pleasing dessert with bananas, pineapple, chocolate chips, and cherries.
# 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 plus extra for garnish
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
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the banana slices evenly on the bottom of the dish.
03 - Layer the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
04 - Distribute the halved maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips evenly over the pineapple.
05 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans over the top for extra crunch, if desired.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit and toppings, covering all areas completely.
07 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
08 - Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and extra cherries if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes ten minutes to throw together but tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen
- The combination of warm gooey cake with cold toppings hits every single craving spot
02 -
- Do not stir after pouring the butter—those buttery pockets are what makes the topping crisp
- Letting it cool for those 15 minutes feels impossible but it's the difference between a scoopable cake and a messy puddle
03 -
- Use the back of a spoon to gently press the cake mix into the buttery spots for extra crispy bits
- Drain that pineapple really, really well—I squeeze it through a paper towel now