Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Banana split-inspired dump cake with bananas, pineapple, cherries, chocolate and buttery cake mix.
# 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 whole cherries 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 cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the sliced bananas evenly along the base of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
04 - Scatter halved maraschino cherries evenly over the pineapple.
05 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly across the fruit layers. Do not mix.
06 - Evenly distribute chocolate chips and chopped nuts over the cake mix.
07 - Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible across the entire surface.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top turns golden and edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It’s the kind of dessert that forgives messes and welcomes improvisation, which makes it perfect when you need a last-minute treat.
- Each bite delivers a burst of nostalgia, but with a warm, gooey twist you won’t get from an actual sundae.
02 -
- Adding the butter evenly is crucial—miss a spot and you’ll get a dry patch, so I use a spoon to nudge it around if needed.
- I once made the mistake of not draining the pineapple and wound up with a cake puddle, so now I always double-check.
03 -
- Check a few cake mix brands for the best crumb—some bake up lighter or richer than others.
- Resist the urge to stir the layers: the magic is in that hands-off, top-down baking.