Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert that combines layers of sweet strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and moist strawberry cake mix. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss recipe comes together quickly and bakes into a luscious, crowd-pleasing treat topped with optional whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Layer
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberry Pie Filling: Spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue mixing until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Spread Cheesecake Layer: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry pie filling, spreading it evenly to cover the fruit layer completely.
- Add Cake Mix Layer: Sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer, distributing it uniformly.
- Drizzle Butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top layer of cake mix to moisten it and help it bake into a golden crust.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake layer.
- For best results, use unsalted butter and melt it thoroughly before drizzling.
- The cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute fresh strawberry pie filling or homemade if preferred.
