Banana Split Dump Cake
Banana Split Dump Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of a classic banana split with the ease of preparation that a dump cake offers. With layers of sweet, ripe bananas, juicy pineapple, rich chocolate cake mix, and a buttery topping, this dessert is sure to impress at any gathering. It’s perfect for summer picnics or cozy family nights, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup whipped topping (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish.
- In the baking dish, layer the sliced bananas and drained pineapple evenly.
- Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix over the fruit layer without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Top with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cake (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a fruity twist, substitute bananas with strawberries or blueberries. Add chocolate chips for extra sweetness or try different flavored cake mixes like vanilla or caramel.