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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

A delightful dessert combining cream cheese and strawberries in a simple dump cake, crowned with a golden crumbly topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, comfort food, dump cake, Easy Dessert, Strawberry Cheesecake
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream Adds a rich creaminess
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix The base of our cake
  • ½ cup sugar Sweetens the mixture
  • 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling Offers bold strawberry flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Deepens the overall taste
  • ¼ cup butter, melted Adds moisture to the cake
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened Creates a decadent cheesecake layer
  • whipped cream for topping Optional, for extra indulgence

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer.
  • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cheesecake layer, without stirring.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
  • Once baked, let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use block cream cheese for a firmer filling and consider experimenting with different fruit fillings. Add nuts or chocolate chips for added crunch.