Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable Version)
Layered banana split-inspired bake with pineapple, cherries and chocolate — an easy, shareable, nostalgic crowd-pleaser.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved
→ Cake & 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:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly on the base of the prepared dish. Spread the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas. Scatter the halved maraschino cherries atop the pineapple layer.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the layered fruit without mixing. Distribute chocolate chips and nuts uniformly over the cake mix.
04 - Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the surface. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
05 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, additional maraschino cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's almost embarrassingly easy to assemble, but everyone thinks it took ages.
- Every bite packs in nostalgia and color, and it's always the first dish scraped clean at any party.
02 -
- Skipping the draining step on pineapple turns the whole thing into a soupy mess—trust me, I learned the hard way.
- Even butter coverage is everything: uneven drizzling leaves dry spots, so take your time with this part.
03 -
- Let the cake rest at least 10 minutes before serving for perfect spoonable texture.
- Adding a pinch of salt on top before baking deepens all the flavors in an unexpected way.