Description
This Banana Pudding Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delightful fusion of classic Southern flavors, combining creamy banana pudding, rich cheesecake, and the simplicity of a dump cake. It’s an effortlessly delicious dessert that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 block (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 boxes (3.4 ounces each) instant banana pudding mix
- 4 cups cold whole milk
- 3–4 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
- 1 box (11 ounces) Nilla Wafers
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread about half of your Nilla Wafers evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the sliced fresh bananas over the Nilla Wafers in an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Dollop this mixture over the bananas and Nilla Wafers, spreading it out gently.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the two boxes of instant banana pudding mix and 4 cups of cold whole milk for about 2 minutes, or until the pudding starts to thicken. Pour this pudding mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer in your baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the entire contents of the dry yellow cake mix over the pudding layer without stirring.
- Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges. A toothpick inserted into the cake topping should come out mostly clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- When ready to serve, scoop out portions and top with whipped cream, extra Nilla Wafers, and fresh banana slices.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Ensure your cream cheese is softened for a smooth cheesecake layer. Allowing the cake to chill for at least 4 hours is crucial for the best texture. Don't stir the cake mix after sprinkling it over the pudding layer.