Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the flavors of strawberry, cheesecake, and cake? This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is the perfect answer! With only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this delightful dessert is quick to make and always a hit. It’s a great choice for any occasion, whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or bringing it to a potluck.
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 and fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Optionally, top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of lemon juice or zest to the cream cheese mixture.
You can use any flavor of cake mix for a unique twist.
This dessert can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 290 kcal
