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Banana Split Dump Cake
eva watts

Banana Split Dump Cake

There are some desserts that just take you straight back to the ice cream parlors of your childhood, and for me, the Banana Split is the ultimate symbol of that. But let's be real: putting together a proper banana split with all the scoops, syrups, whipped cream, and cherries can get a little messy. That’s exactly why I love this Banana Split Dump Cake. It takes all the iconic flavors of the classic sundae—bananas, pineapple, cherries, chocolate, and toasted nuts—and transforms them into a warm, gooey, spoonable dessert that is ready for a crowd.
What I adore about this recipe is how the fruit caramelizes as it bakes, creating a rich, syrupy base that pairs perfectly with the buttery, cakey top. It’s comforting, it’s decadent, and the smell that fills the kitchen while it’s in the oven is absolutely intoxicating. Whether I'm serving this at a family barbecue or just want something extra special to finish off a Sunday dinner, it never fails to elicit "oohs" and "aahs" from everyone at the table. It’s the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert that brings a little bit of fun to any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Bananas, sliced into coins
  • 1 can (20 oz) Crushed Pineapple (in juice, undrained)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
  • ½ cup Maraschino Cherries, drained and halved
  • ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans, chopped

Equipment

  • 9x13-Inch Baking Dish
  • Rubber spatula
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Prep the Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the Fruit: Spread the undrained crushed pineapple evenly across the bottom of the dish. Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer over the pineapple.
  3. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit. Use your spatula to gently smooth it out if necessary.
  4. Top with Extras: Sprinkle the chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, and chopped nuts over the top of the cake mix.
  5. Drizzle Butter: Slowly and evenly drizzle the melted butter over the entire surface, ensuring you cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
  6. Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling up around the sides.
  7. Serve: Let it cool for 15 minutes before serving with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.