This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake transforms a handful of convenient ingredients into a decadent, multi-layered dessert. Combining the classic flavors of a creamy cheesecake with a vibrant fruit topping and a buttery cake crust, this effortless recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer: 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Mixture: 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cake Layer: 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
Topping: 1/2 cup butter, sliced into thin pats
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
Step 2: Assemble the Cheesecake Cream
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to whip the ingredients together for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and completely smooth.
Step 3: Layer the Base
Evenly spread the strawberry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Next, drop spoonfuls of the whipped cream cheese mixture evenly over the fruit layer, gently spreading it to cover as much of the strawberries as possible.
Step 4: Add the Crust Layer
Pour the dry yellow cake mix directly over the cream cheese layer. Use a spatula to spread the powder into an even, level layer, covering the wet ingredients entirely. Do not mix or stir the layers together.
Step 5: Arrange the Butter and Bake
Place the thin pats of sliced butter in a single layer across the entire surface of the dry cake mix, ensuring maximum coverage to avoid dry spots. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden brown and the strawberry filling bubbles around the edges.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. As shown in image_4.png, cooling allows the rich cheesecake and vibrant strawberry layers to set properly, creating clean, defined lines when served straight from the baking dish