Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Bananas, pineapple, cherries and chocolate chips layered and baked beneath a buttery cake mix topping.
# 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 a few whole 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
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Extra maraschino cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
03 - Spread drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer and scatter the halved maraschino cherries on top.
04 - Evenly sprinkle dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layers without stirring.
05 - Distribute chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) evenly over the cake mix.
06 - Drizzle melted butter evenly across the entire surface.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a banana split, but you only need one pan and zero ice cream scooping skills.
- You can throw it together in under 10 minutes, making it my go-to whenever friends show up with little warning.
02 -
- Forgetting to drain the pineapple once led to a soggy, pudding-like bottom—now I always give it a good squeeze.
- I was skeptical about not mixing the cake mix, but it really creates that irresistible crumbly topping—trust the process!
03 -
- Lining the pan with parchment guarantees easy cleanup, especially when cherries get sticky.
- Scatter the chocolate chips after the cake mix, not before—otherwise, they’ll all sink to the bottom.