Banana Split Dump Cake (Print Version)
Layers of bananas, crushed pineapple, cherries and chocolate chips topped with golden cake mix and melted butter.
# What You 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 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the sliced bananas evenly along the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Evenly distribute the drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer.
04 - Scatter the halved maraschino cherries evenly across the pineapple layer.
05 - Sprinkle the entire dry yellow cake mix evenly over the layered fruit. Do not mix.
06 - Evenly distribute the chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the cake mix.
07 - Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the entire top.
08 - Bake in the center of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top individual portions with whipped cream, whole maraschino cherries, and chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- This is the laziest way to get all the joy of a banana split, no scooping required.
- There are never leftovers—someone always sneaks back for one more spoonful.
02 -
- Once I forgot to drain the pineapple fully and the whole base turned to mush—don’t skip this step!
- Scattering the butter instead of pouring it all in one spot is the secret to a crisp, even top.
03 -
- Melt the butter fully and drizzle as evenly as you can—missed patches create dry flour spots.
- Lining the pan with parchment makes clean-up a total breeze when the chocolate gets sticky.