Banana Split Dump Cake (Printer-friendly)
Bananas, pineapple and cherries topped with cake mix, chocolate chips and melted butter for a golden, bubbly finish.
# 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 a few whole 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 Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Distribute drained crushed pineapple over the banana layer.
04 - Evenly scatter halved maraschino cherries over the pineapple.
05 - Sprinkle the entire dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layers, avoiding mixing.
06 - Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, over the surface of the cake mix.
07 - Drizzle melted butter evenly across the entire surface.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, additional cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Making this feels a bit like a delicious shortcut only you know about.
- It's unfussy yet dramatic—people always assume you worked harder than you did.
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- If you skip draining the pineapple well, the cake will be soggy and never set up right.
- Scattering the cake mix lightly, instead of packing it down, creates addictively crisp bits on top.
03 -
- For the best crust, make sure your butter is fully melted and drizzle it evenly over dry spots.
- A sprinkle of flaky salt just before serving brings out the chocolate and balances the sweetness.