Delicious Banana Split Dump Cake: A Fun and Easy Summer Dessert
This Banana Split Dump Cake is a sweet, fruity, and crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion. Featuring layers of bananas, cherries, pineapple, chocolate, and a buttery cake topping, this easy recipe captures all the flavors of a classic banana split in a fun, simple-to-make cake. Great for potlucks, parties, or just because!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz / 565 g) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 jar (16 oz / 454 g) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1/2 cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional garnish: whipped cream, sprinkles, or more cherries for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange banana slices evenly on the bottom of the dish. Spoon crushed pineapple (with juice) over bananas, then scatter halved cherries, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using) on top.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer.
- Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but not overripe bananas for the best texture and flavor.
- Drain cherries well to avoid excess liquid.
- Don’t skimp on butter — it helps create the golden, crisp topping.
- Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream for serving.
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