Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake combines sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery cake topping in an easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. A quick, crowd-pleasing treat sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry pie filling and gently spread it out.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberry layers.
- Add Butter Topping:
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring most of the surface is covered.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Optional Toppings: A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream pairs wonderfully with this cake.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving if preferred warm.
- Customization: Swap the strawberry pie filling for cherry, blueberry, or peach for a new flavor twist.