Banana Split Dump Cake (Printable Version)
Classic banana split flavors in a warm, easy-to-make dessert topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dump Cake Base
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4 medium ripe bananas, sliced
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1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
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1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (plus more for topping)
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1 box yellow or white cake mix
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
→ For Toppings
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1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub whipped topping)
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1-2 bananas, sliced (for garnish)
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½ cup fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23×33 cm (9×13-inch) baking dish. Arrange sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the dish. Spread drained crushed pineapple over the bananas, followed by the sliced strawberries.
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Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer without stirring. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring maximum coverage of the dry mix.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and becomes bubbly. Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes to set the layers.
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While the cake cools, whip the heavy cream into soft peaks or prepare the pre-made whipped topping. Spread or dollop the whipped cream over the cooled cake. Garnish with additional sliced bananas, fresh strawberries, and chopped nuts. Optionally, drizzle with chocolate syrup for an authentic banana split presentation.
# Notes:
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This dessert combines the classic flavors of a banana split in an easy-to-make dump cake format. The fruit caramelizes during baking to create a delicious syrupy base.