Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Layered banana split dump cake with pineapple, chocolate chips and cherries — quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved, plus additional whole cherries for garnish
→ Cake & Toppings
04 - 1 box (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 - Additional maraschino cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread drained crushed pineapple over the bananas, then distribute halved maraschino cherries on top.
04 - Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers; do not mix.
05 - Scatter the chocolate chips and chopped nuts evenly across the cake mix.
06 - Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible across the entire surface.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, additional cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm fruit and gooey chocolate chips feels decadent but requires almost no effort.
- This recipe always disappears fast at parties, and people are amazed when they find out how simple it is.
02 -
- If you forget to drain the pineapple, you’ll end up with a soggy, soupy bottom—I learned that the sticky way.
- Pouring the butter slowly and as evenly as possible prevents dry patches of cake mix on top.
03 -
- Let each person dress their own serving so everyone gets their perfect bite.
- Add a pinch of flaky salt before baking to make the chocolate pop.