Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an easy, indulgent dessert made with layers of strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and buttery cake mix. It’s perfect for potlucks, holidays, or any time you need a no-fuss treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sweetening cream cheese)
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Fresh strawberries (optional, for topping)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Dot cream cheese cubes over the filling. Toss in sugar first if desired for added sweetness.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top—do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Use strawberry-rhubarb pie filling for a tart twist.
- Try vanilla or butter pecan cake mix for richer flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips or graham cracker crumbs for variation.
- Use full-fat block cream cheese for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
