Cherry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Print View)

Buttery layers of cherry, cream cheese, and cake make a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

→ Cheesecake Layer

02 - 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cake Topping

05 - 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
03 - Spread the cherry pie filling evenly in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
04 - Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cherry filling, spreading it gently to cover as much as possible.
05 - Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.
06 - Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it covers as much of the mix as possible.
07 - If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans and ground cinnamon on top for additional flavor and crunch.
08 - Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - Ensure the cream cheese is thoroughly softened for the smoothest cheesecake layer.

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