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Banana Split Dump Cake - All Your Favorite Banana Split Flavors in One Easy Dessert!

This amazing Banana Split Dump Cake captures all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split sundae in an incredibly easy-to-make dessert. Layers of fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, strawberries, and maraschino cherries are topped with cake mix, butter, and a sprinkle of nuts for a dessert that bakes itself to golden perfection. Each bite delivers the perfect combination of fruity sweetness, tender cake, and that nostalgic banana split flavor that everyone loves. It's like having a banana split and cake all in one delicious, crowd-pleasing treat.

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JUE

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Use ripe but firm bananas to prevent mushiness
Lemon juice prevents bananas from browning
Don't drain pineapple - juice adds essential moisture
Use butter pats, not melted butter, for best texture
Don't mix layers - let them create natural swirls as they bake
Cover with foil if top browns too quickly
Serve warm for best banana split experience
Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days
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Banana Split Dump Cake - All Your Favorite Banana Split Flavors in One Easy Dessert!

This amazing Banana Split Dump Cake captures all the beloved flavors of a classic banana split sundae in an incredibly easy-to-make dessert. Layers of fresh bananas, crushed pineapple, strawberries, and maraschino cherries are topped with cake mix, butter, and a sprinkle of nuts for a dessert that bakes itself to golden perfection. Each bite delivers the perfect combination of fruity sweetness, tender cake, and that nostalgic banana split flavor that everyone loves. It's like having a banana split and cake all in one delicious, crowd-pleasing treat.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Total Time
1H20 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Super Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
15 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Fruit Layers:
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4-5 ripe bananas, sliced
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
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1 jar (12 oz) strawberry preserves or jam
05
1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
07
For the Cake Layer:
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1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or vanilla cake mix
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
12
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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For Serving:
14
Vanilla ice cream
15
Whipped cream
16
Chocolate syrup
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Extra maraschino cherries

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
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Toss sliced bananas with lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange banana slices evenly in bottom of baking dish.
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Spread the undrained crushed pineapple evenly over the banana layer.
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Drop spoonfuls of strawberry preserves over the pineapple and gently spread to cover most of the surface.
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Scatter the halved maraschino cherries evenly over the strawberry layer.
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Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over all the fruit layers. Do not stir or mix anything together.
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Distribute the butter pats evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
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Sprinkle chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and coconut over the butter layer.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, until top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
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Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow juices to thicken slightly.
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Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for the full banana split experience.