Banana Split Dump Cake

Warm fruit bubbling under a crisp, buttery cake topping is comfort food at its fastest. This Banana Split Dump Cake is ridiculously easy to make, featuring nostalgic flavors of bananas and tropical pineapple that will please any crowd.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Fruit Base

2 ripe bananas, sliced Choose bananas with brown speckling for the best flavor.
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Make sure to drain it well to avoid a soupy bake.

Cake Topping

1 box yellow cake mix Opt for a standard boxed mix without pudding.
1 stick butter, melted Could use salted or unsalted butter depending on preference.

For Serving

1 cup whipped cream For serving.
1 cup strawberries, sliced For serving.
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) For garnish.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and layer the sliced bananas and drained crushed pineapple evenly across the bottom.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the fruit layer, covering all fruit edges.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.

Baking

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Serving

Let cool slightly and serve with whipped cream, sliced strawberries, and chopped nuts.

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to rest for 10 minutes before serving for better slice firmness. Customize with nuts or different fruits as desired.