Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic banana split with a twist in this easy-to-make Banana Split Dump Cake recipe. Layers of ripe bananas, pineapple, strawberries, and cake mix topped with whipped cream and nuts create a heavenly dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base:
- 4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (plus more for topping)
Cake Layer:
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
Toppings:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub whipped topping)
- 1–2 bananas, sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Arrange bananas, pineapple, and strawberries in layers in the dish.
- Add the Cake Mix and Butter: Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit. Drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the Toppings: Whip the cream, spread over the cake, and garnish with fruits, nuts, and chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg