Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)

Gooey layers of fruit and chocolate topped with golden buttery cake mix, baked until bubbly and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Fruit

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, sliced into rounds
02 - 1 can (19 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved

→ Cake Base

04 - 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Optional Toppings

07 - 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
08 - Whipped cream for serving
09 - Chocolate syrup for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas in a single, even layer across the bottom of the prepared dish.
03 - Spread drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana slices, ensuring uniform coverage.
04 - Scatter halved maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips over the pineapple layer.
05 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans evenly across the dish if using for added texture.
06 - Pour dry yellow cake mix over the entire surface, spreading gently to create an even layer without pressing down.
07 - Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Important: Do not stir or mix the layers.
08 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
09 - Allow the cake to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and additional cherries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It captures the magic of a banana split without needing five separate toppings or any ice cream that might melt too fast
  • The hardest part is opening cans and slicing bananas, which means more time for actually eating dessert with people you love
02 -
  • Do not stir the layers together after pouring the butter over the cake mix, or you will not get that crispy golden topping that makes this recipe special
  • The cake might look slightly jiggly when you first pull it out, but those bubbling spots are exactly what you want to see
03 -
  • Set your bananas out on the counter for a few days until they develop plenty of brown spots because they will bake down into natural sweetness
  • Place a baking sheet on the rack below your cake dish because sometimes fruit juices bubble over and make a mess of your oven floor

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