Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert that combines sweet strawberries, rich cheesecake filling, and buttery cake topping into one irresistible treat. This recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of strawberry cheesecake with the simplicity of a dump cake, making it perfect for busy bakers who still want a dessert that tastes homemade and decadent.
Ingredients
For the Dump Cake:
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 2 cans strawberry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2:
Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add fresh strawberry slices if using.
Step 3:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Step 4:
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer. Do not fully spread it; the pockets of cheesecake create the perfect texture while baking.
Step 5:
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the strawberry and cheesecake layers.
Step 6:
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Step 7:
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top becomes golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Step 8:
Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled depending on your preference.
Notes
Do not mix the layers after assembling the dessert. The “dump cake” method works best when the ingredients bake separately and blend naturally in the oven. Make sure the butter is distributed evenly across the cake mix to avoid dry patches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 460
- Sodium: 380mg
- Protein: 4g