The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Craving a dessert that delivers creamy, fruity, and buttery goodness without the hassle? The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is your perfect solution. This delightful dish features layers of tangy strawberry pie filling, rich cream cheese, and a buttery cake mix topping, all effortlessly combined for a spectacular treat. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or looking for an easy weeknight dessert, this dump cake ticks all the boxes. Serve it chilled for summer gatherings or warm it up for cozy winter nights—either way, it’s guaranteed to become a crowd favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or whole (optional for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in the baking dish.
- Spoon and spread the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer gently.
- Evenly sprinkle dry yellow cake mix on top without mixing.
- Drizzle melted butter generously over the cake mix.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and fresh strawberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg