Ingredients
– 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, undrained
– 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– 9×13-inch baking dish
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To begin making this delicious Amish Cream Cheese Pineapple Dump Cake, I recommend preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). The sweet and inviting aroma of a freshly baking cake fills my kitchen and instantly lifts my spirits. First, grab a mixing bowl and combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, as the texture will create a wonderful base for the fluffy cake. It’s important to make sure the cream cheese is softened; otherwise, you might end up with lumps in your mixture. (See the next page below to continue steps…)