Description
A decadent and easy-to-make Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake combining a luscious strawberry pie filling, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and a moist strawberry cake mix baked to golden perfection. Perfectly topped with butter and optionally garnished with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the juicy base of the cake.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Add Cream Cheese Layer: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix over the cream cheese layer for a crumbly, sweet topping.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix to help it bake into a golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling hot.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and smoother.
- You can substitute strawberry pie filling with fresh strawberries mixed with sugar and cornstarch if preferred.
- For a lower fat option, use light cream cheese and reduce butter amount.
- This recipe does not require any special equipment beyond a baking dish and mixer or whisk.
- Cool cake slightly to allow layers to set before serving for best texture.
