Banana Split Dump Cake (Print Version)
Bananas, pineapple, cherries and chocolate topped with buttery cake mix — an easy, 50-minute crowd-pleaser.
# 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 and 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly along the base of the prepared dish.
03 - Spread the drained crushed pineapple in an even layer over the bananas.
04 - Scatter the halved maraschino cherries across the pineapple layer.
05 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the entire fruit layer without mixing.
06 - Evenly distribute chocolate chips and nuts, if using, on top of the cake mix.
07 - Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, additional cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It brings the magic of a banana split to your table with almost no effort—just layers and a little drizzling.
- Everyone goes back for seconds (even the grown-ups rediscover their inner kid).
02 -
- If you forget to drain the pineapple well, the cake can end up a bit soggy—press gently with a spoon before layering.
- Uneven butter means dry spots in the topping; tilting the pan helps coax the butter where it needs to go.
03 -
- Mixing the cake mix is tempting, but resist—layering is key for those gooey pockets.
- A glass baking dish helps you spot when the edges start bubbling, so nothing overbakes.