Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines sweet strawberry pie filling with creamy pockets of cheesecake, topped with a golden yellow cake mix. Perfect for any occasion, this dump cake requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor with a luscious, creamy texture and fruity sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Garnish
- Fresh strawberries
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a fruity base layer.
- Make the cheesecake mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This mixture will provide rich, creamy pockets throughout the cake.
- Assemble the cheesecake layer: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture randomly over the strawberry pie filling. It’s okay if it’s uneven; these pockets will bake into delicious cheesecake bits.
- Add the dry cake mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the entire surface, covering all other layers.
- Pour butter over cake mix: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix layer to ensure a moist, golden crust once baked.
- Bake the dump cake: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth mixture.
- You can substitute the yellow cake mix with white cake mix for a slightly different flavor profile.
- For extra texture, add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- This recipe does not require any special equipment beyond a standard oven and mixing bowls.
