No-Brainer Banana Split Dump Cake
Can't decide if you want a banana split or a cake? This dessert mashup gives you both!
What's better than a large banana split? A banana split that won't melt on you! No-Brainer Banana Split Dump Cake is an incredibly easy cake recipe that incorporates all of the flavors you love about the classic dessert in an easy-to-make treat.
The recipe starts with a simple and traditional dump cake recipe and then adds a few banana split flavors. Piled high with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and bananas, this treat will definitely make you feel like you're enjoying your favorite frozen treat in your local soda shoppe from your childhood. It has all the best flavors of that famous ice cream sundae dessert, but without the melty mess.
This dump-and-go dessert is fun to eat from a bowl on any afternoon of the year. However, its tropical banana, coconut, and pineapple flavors are particularly refreshing during summer months. This easy dessert recipe uses a number of shelf-stable ingredients. Just keep what you need on hand, and you can quickly bake a dessert the next time company drops by unexpectedly.
You'll love getting creative with this recipe! In addition to the serving suggestions below, you can top each slice of cake with sprinkles, ice cream, and even crushed cookies. You'll love digging in to this unique dessert!
Serves12
Cooking Time1 hr
Cooking Vessel Size9 x 13-inch Baking Pan
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionBirthday, Casual Dinner Party, Family Get Together
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce can strawberry pie filling
- 1 20 ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix, dry
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge ice cream topping
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease or spray a 9 x 13 cake pan.
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Spread strawberry pie filling into the bottom of the pan and top with the pineapple.
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Sprinkle the cake mix evenly on top of the fruit. Slice butter very thinly and arrange over the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle with the coconut and then the walnuts.
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Bake for 1 hour until lightly browned and bubbly.
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To serve: Spoon cake into individual bowls and top with sliced bananas, a dollop of whipped cream, and a drizzle of fudge topping. Top with a maraschino cherry and serve.
Notes
This recipe was inspired by this Easy Banana Split Dump Cake (a reader favorite)!