Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable Format)
Nostalgic banana split flavors—bananas, pineapple, chocolate and cherries—baked into a quick, gooey dump cake.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Set 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 - Spread the drained crushed pineapple uniformly over the banana layer.
04 - Scatter the halved maraschino cherries across the pineapple layer.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over all the fruit layers. Do not stir.
06 - Distribute chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, over the dry cake mix.
07 - Pour the melted butter as evenly as possible over the entire surface.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
09 - Cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together so fast you barely have time to find the dessert spoons.
- The gooey, just-baked layers capture every nostalgic flavor of a real banana split with zero effort.
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- I once forgot to drain the pineapple thoroughly and ended up with a soupy bottom—don’t skip that step.
- Making sure the butter really covers the whole cake mix is the secret to avoiding dry patches on top.
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- Be patient and let it cool just enough so the pieces come out with both cake and gooey fruit layers intact.
- If you want extra crispy bits on top, broil for the last 2 minutes—watch it closely!