Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
A quick banana split-style dump cake layered with bananas, pineapple, chocolate chips and cherries, baked until golden.
# 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 several whole for garnish
→ Cake & Toppings
04 - 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
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:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Distribute the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the bananas. Scatter the halved maraschino cherries across the pineapple.
04 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the entire fruit layer without stirring.
05 - Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts over the cake mix. Drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface, ensuring as much coverage as possible.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
07 - Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, additional maraschino cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- There is zero pressure to be perfect—layers can be uneven and it still turns out dreamy.
- All those banana split flavors meld into a gooey, golden treat that feels both nostalgic and new.
02 -
- Forgetting to drain the pineapple once left me with a pudding instead of a cake—so now I always press the fruit a little.
- A dry patch of cake mix can be rescued if you drizzle over a little milk before baking—my last-minute fix when the butter missed a spot.
03 -
- Let the melted butter cool one minute before drizzling so it covers evenly and doesn't make holes in your cake top.
- A double scoop of ice cream with this cake wins instant fans every single time.