Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Print Version)
Enjoy a decadent dessert layered with strawberries, cream cheese, and tender cake in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
01 -
1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
02 -
1 can strawberry pie filling (21 ounces)
→ Cheesecake Layer
03 -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 -
1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Topping
06 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or a small amount of butter.
02 -
Spread strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
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Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, then gently spread to cover as evenly as possible.
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Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the entire surface. Do not stir or mix in; it should remain a dry layer.
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Pour melted unsalted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, ensuring the majority of the surface is coated.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden, slightly crispy, and the edges are bubbling.
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For easily spreading the cream cheese layer, ensure it is fully softened at room temperature prior to mixing.