Description
Experience the cozy magic of my Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake, a dessert layered with creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and a golden buttery cake topping. Perfect for family gatherings or a spontaneous treat, this cake brings comfort and joy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) can of strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 box yellow cake mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread softened cream cheese in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour strawberry pie filling over cream cheese.
- Sprinkle dry yellow cake mix evenly over strawberries.
- Top with thin slices of butter.
- Drizzle vanilla extract on top.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool slightly before serving, optionally garnish with whipped cream or fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth layering.
- Chilled butter creates golden pockets in topping.
- Make ahead: assemble the night before and bake the next day.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days; reheat slices for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg