Making Banana Split Dump Cake is simple! Follow these clear steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Bananas: Slice the ripe bananas evenly and set aside.
3. Layer the Ingredients: Spread the sliced bananas evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Add Pineapple: Spoon the drained crushed pineapple over the bananas.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: Evenly distribute the chocolate chips over the pineapple.
6. Add Nuts: If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate layer.
7. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Open the box of cake mix and evenly sprinkle it over the entire dish. Do not stir.
8. Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted butter over the cake mix evenly.
9. Top with Cherries: Arrange the drained maraschino cherries atop for the classic banana split look.
10. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake is cooked through.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
12. Serve: Top with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle extra chopped nuts before serving.

Following these straightforward steps will lead you to create a mouth-watering Banana Split Dump Cake that will delight everyone around you!