Description
Picture this: layers of juicy strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery cake topping—all baked to golden perfection. That’s exactly what you get with this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base:
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1/2 cup sliced almonds or crushed graham crackers for added crunch
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Create the Cheesecake Layer
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Dump Cake
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the strawberries and gently swirl it in with a knife.
Step 4: Add the Cake Mix
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberry layers.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.