Description

This Banana Split Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert combining the flavors of strawberry pie filling, crushed pineapple, and a white cake mix. Topped with sliced bananas, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup, it’s reminiscent of the classic banana split in cake form. Perfect for serving warm and impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit Filling

1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

Cake and Toppings

1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
3/4 cup butter, cut into small slices
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Sliced bananas, for serving
Whipped cream or Cool Whip (or ice cream), for serving
Chocolate syrup, for serving

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Layer Fruit Fillings: Spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the pan. Then, layer the crushed pineapple with its juice evenly over the strawberry filling.
Add Cake Mix and Butter: Evenly sprinkle the white cake mix over the fruit layers, ensuring full coverage. Dot the top with the small slices of butter, distributing them evenly to help the cake bake with a moist texture. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the cake mix.
Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The top should turn golden brown. The cake will jiggle slightly due to the wet filling underneath, which is normal and indicates it will set upon cooling.
Serve: Once baked, serve the dump cake warm topped with sliced bananas, whipped cream or Cool Whip, and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Ice cream can also be added for extra indulgence.

Notes

The cake batter’s jiggly consistency after baking is normal because of the fruit filling underneath; it firms up as it cools.
You can substitute nuts with your preferred type or omit them to accommodate allergies.
For a richer dessert, serve with vanilla ice cream instead of or alongside whipped cream.
This recipe is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana split dump cake, easy dump cake, strawberry pineapple dessert, quick baked dessert, fruit dump cake