Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy cheesecake with a moist, buttery cake topping. Perfect for gatherings or a simple family treat, this recipe requires minimal preparation and uses readily available ingredients for a quick yet impressive dessert.
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 during baking.
- Layer strawberry filling: Spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a juicy, fruity base layer.
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Spread cream cheese layer: Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry pie filling, carefully spreading it to cover the entire surface.
- Add cake mix topping: Sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer to create the crumbly cake topping.
- Drizzle melted butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix to moisten the topping and help it bake to a golden finish.
- Bake the cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling with filling.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- You can substitute vanilla extract with almond extract for a different flavor twist.
- Letting the cake cool a bit helps the layers to set and improves slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
