Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)

Gooey layers of banana, pineapple, cherries, and chocolate chips topped with buttery cake mix. An effortless, crowd-pleasing American dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit and Fillings

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
02 - 1 can (19 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved (plus extra for garnish)
04 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

→ Dry and Refrigerated

05 - 1 box (about 15 oz) yellow cake mix
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Extras (Optional)

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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Arrange the banana slices evenly on the bottom of the dish.
03 - Layer the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
04 - Sprinkle the halved maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips evenly over the pineapple.
05 - Add a layer of chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch, if desired.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit and toppings, covering all areas.
07 - Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
08 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, and extra cherries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes exactly like an ice cream shop treat but comes warm from your oven
  • The worst part is waiting 45 minutes while your house smells amazing
02 -
  • Do not stir after pouring the butter or you will not get those delicious buttery crispy pockets
  • Let it rest at least 15 minutes before serving or the filling will run everywhere
03 -
  • Use a glass baking dish so you can see when the fruit is bubbling around the edges
  • Serve with extra maraschino cherries on top because people always want more

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