Southern Banana Pudding Cheesecake Dump Cake (Printable)

Rich layers of cheesecake, banana pudding, and buttery cake topped with whipped cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake Layer

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Banana Pudding Layer

05 - 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
06 - 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
07 - 2 cups cold milk

→ Dump Cake Layer

08 - 1 (11 oz) box vanilla wafer cookies, coarsely crushed
09 - 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Topping

11 - 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
12 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
14 - Extra banana slices and vanilla wafers for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Beat cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined and creamy. Spread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Arrange sliced bananas in a single layer over the cheesecake mixture, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Whisk banana pudding mix and cold milk together for 2 minutes until thickened. Pour over the banana layer and spread gently to create an even surface.
05 - Sprinkle crushed vanilla wafers evenly over the pudding layer.
06 - Evenly distribute the dry yellow cake mix over the wafers. Do not stir or mix the layers.
07 - Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible.
08 - Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center appears mostly set.
09 - While cake bakes, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
10 - Allow cake to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and extra vanilla wafers if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything gets dumped in layers, so there is zero fuss and maximum reward for minimal effort
  • The warm, gooey texture feels like a hug from someone who really knows their way around a Southern kitchen
  • It serves twelve people comfortably, making it perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours baking
02 -
  • The center will still be slightly jiggly when you take it out of the oven, but it will firm up as it cools
  • Sprinkling the dry cake mix evenly rather than dumping it in one spot prevents dry patches in the finished dessert
03 -
  • Use your hands to crush the vanilla wafers right into the baking dish for fewer dirty bowls and more rustic texture
  • Room temperature ingredients for the cheesecake layer prevent lumps and ensure smooth, creamy results

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