Description
Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that layers strawberry pie filling with a creamy cheesecake mixture and a buttery cake topping. This no-fuss recipe combines luscious strawberries, smooth cream cheese, and a golden yellow cake mix baked to perfection for a deliciously warm and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (21-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Mixture
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberry Filling: Spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful base.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Layer Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling in the baking dish, distributing evenly but not stirring it in.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberry layers, covering as much surface area as possible.
- Combine and Pour Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted unsalted butter and milk. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake mix layer, ensuring that the surface is well moistened. Avoid stirring.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top appears golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving. For an indulgent touch, serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added richness.
- Feel free to substitute the strawberry pie filling with other fruit pie fillings such as cherry or blueberry for variety.
- Do not stir the layers after pouring the butter and milk mixture; this helps create the signature layered texture of a dump cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
