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Banana Split Dump Cake

An incredibly easy and delicious dessert that captures all the classic flavors of a banana split in a warm, gooey, cake-like form. Perfect for a crowd and minimal effort!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 oz, undrained
  • 1 can cherry pie filling 21 oz
  • 3 large ripe bananas sliced into rounds
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz, dry
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Toppings (After Baking)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or mixed nuts
  • as needed maraschino cherries for garnish
For Serving
  • as needed whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Spread the entire can of undrained crushed pineapple evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  2. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the pineapple layer, gently spreading it to cover the entire surface.
  3. Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the cherry pie filling. Try to get a single layer for best distribution.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the banana layer. Do not stir any of the layers together.
  5. Slowly and evenly pour the melted butter over the entire surface of the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible to prevent dry spots.
Bake and Serve
  1. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown, bubbly around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion (not the fruit layers) comes out with moist crumbs.
  2. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before adding toppings.
  3. While still warm, generously drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Garnish each serving with a maraschino cherry.
  4. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the complete banana split experience.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can lightly toast the chopped peanuts before sprinkling them on top. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave if desired. Feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors, like vanilla or butter pecan.