Banana Split Dump Cake
A fun and easy dessert that combines ripe bananas, cherry pie filling, and walnuts in a delicious cake form, topped with whipped cream.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, sliced Choose ripe bananas for sweetness.
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Cake Layer
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick.
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Toast for extra flavor if desired.
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- whipped cream (for serving)
- maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced bananas in an even layer at the bottom of the dish.
- Top the bananas with the drained crushed pineapple and cherry pie filling.
Assembly and Baking
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit layers.
- Drizzle the melted butter across the top, trying to cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips evenly over the buttered cake mix.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Top each serving with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can prepare it a day in advance, and if desired, reheat before serving. Feel free to swap in different fruit fillings like apple or peach for a unique twist.