Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)
Quick, crowd-pleasing dessert of bananas, pineapple, cherries and chocolate chips baked under a buttery cake mix.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved, plus extra 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 maraschino cherries
10 - Chocolate syrup
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
02 - Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish.
03 - Spoon the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
04 - Spread the halved maraschino cherries over the pineapple.
05 - Sprinkle the entire dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, leaving the mix undisturbed.
06 - Scatter the chocolate chips and nuts, if using, evenly over the surface.
07 - Drizzle the melted butter uniformly over all of the layers to moisten the cake mix.
08 - Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. Top each portion with whipped cream, additional cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dessert comes together with such little effort, you may catch yourself grinning as you drizzle on the butter.
- The nostalgic flavors of a banana split all meld into a gooey, celebratory cake that somehow gets better with every bite.
02 -
- If you rush the draining on the pineapple, your cake might turn runny in the center.
- Waiting just five minutes before digging in means bigger, neater scoops and less molten-hot fruit on your tongue.
03 -
- Baking until the edges deeply bubble ensures a crisp top and no raw cake spots beneath.
- Scatter chocolate chips and nuts just before the butter for even melting and maximum crunch.