Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert that combines the fruity sweetness of strawberry pie filling with creamy cheesecake and a moist strawberry-flavored cake topping. It’s effortless to make by layering ingredients in a baking dish and baking until golden and bubbly, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 21 oz can strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Cake Topping
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dump cake.
- Spread Pie Filling: Evenly spread the entire can of strawberry pie filling in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to create the base layer.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Drop Cheesecake Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry pie filling in the baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry strawberry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese dollops, covering the filling and cheesecake layer.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the dry cake mix to help it bake into a moist, golden crust.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dish in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then serve warm or chilled according to your preference.
Notes
- You can substitute strawberry cake mix with yellow or white cake mix if desired.
- For a richer cheesecake flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for an easier blend and smoother texture.
- The dump cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream is a delicious option.
