Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the flavors of strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and a sweet cake topping. Layered with a luscious cream cheese mixture and baked to golden perfection, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion requiring a crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Layer
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Layer Strawberry Pie Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful base for the dessert.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined to create a creamy, sweet layer.
- Spread Cream Cheese Layer: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling, spreading it evenly to maintain distinct layers and balanced flavors.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer to form the cake topping.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix, which helps the cake mix bake with a moist, golden crust.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling, signaling the cake is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set. Optionally, top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for added freshness and decoration.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry cake mix with a white or yellow cake mix for a subtle variation.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the powdered sugar slightly in the cream cheese layer.
- This dessert can be refrigerated after baking for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts between the cream cheese and cake mix layers.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoothest mixing results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
