Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable)

Easy banana split-style bake with bananas, pineapple, cherries, chocolate and buttery cake topping.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

02 - 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained

03 - 1 cup maraschino cherries, halved (reserve additional whole cherries for garnish if desired)

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

08 - Whipped cream

09 - Extra maraschino cherries

10 - Chocolate syrup

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

02 - Arrange the sliced bananas evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

03 - Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.

04 - Distribute the halved maraschino cherries over the pineapple layer.

05 - Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the entire fruit layer. Do not mix.

06 - Scatter the chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using, evenly over the cake mix.

07 - Drizzle the melted butter uniformly over all the contents in the baking dish.

08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.

09 - Allow to cool slightly. Top with whipped cream, extra cherries, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving, if desired.

01 -

It feels like cheating how easy it is—just layer, bake, and serve, no mixer or fuss.
Combining warm, gooey cake with melting chocolate and juicy fruits is pure dessert joy in every bite.

02 -

If you pour the melted butter too quickly, some cake mix stays dry and powdery—take it slow and steady.
Letting the cake cool slightly makes for cleaner scoops and prevents molten fruit burns—patience pays off.

03 -

Don&apost stir the layers—scooping down lets everyone discover melted pockets of chocolate and soft fruit.
Garnish just before serving for the prettiest presentation and happiest faces.