Banana Split Dump Cake (Print View)
Layered banana and pineapple bake topped with cake mix, chocolate chips and butter; serve with whipped cream and cherries.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved, plus whole cherries for garnish
→ Cake & Toppings
04 - 1 box (about 15 ounces) 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 cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly along the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
04 - Scatter the halved maraschino cherries across the pineapple layer.
05 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit; do not stir.
06 - Evenly distribute chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts over the cake mix.
07 - Drizzle melted butter as evenly as possible across the entire surface.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
09 - Cool briefly before serving. Top with whipped cream, additional cherries, and chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Even when you’re short on time or patience, this dessert feels like a hidden ace up your sleeve.
- Every slice tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did—which is always a win in my book.
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- If you forget to drain the pineapple, the middle stays frustratingly soggy—trust me, I learned that after my first attempt.
- Cake mix shouldn’t be stirred in; just sprinkle it and let the oven do the magic.
03 -
- Using very ripe bananas is the closest thing to caramelizing them without a skillet.
- Halve the cherries ahead and pat them dry—extra juice can make the topping too wet.