Banana Split Dump Cake
Banana Split Dump Cake is a nostalgic dessert that effortlessly blends the classic flavors of a banana split into a warm, gooey cake. With ripe bananas, rich chocolate cake mix, and sweet pineapple, this delightful treat is both easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s sure to steal the show and bring smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Layer sliced bananas evenly in the dish, followed by crushed pineapple.
- Sprinkle chocolate cake mix over the fruit evenly without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
- Top with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Serve warm with whipped cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the cake (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
Keywords: - Customize by swapping bananas for strawberries or drizzling caramel sauce before serving. - For an extra crunch, try different nuts like pecans or almonds.