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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake🍰🍓 Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a deliciously easy dessert combining sweet strawberry pie filling with creamy cheesecake pockets and a buttery cake topping. With minimal prep and baking time, it’s perfect for any occasion and sure to impress with its rich flavors and delightful textures.


Ingredients

Scale

Fruit Layer

  • 2 cans (20 oz each) strawberry pie filling

Cheesecake Layer

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cake Layer

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Topping (Optional)

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake won’t stick during baking.
  2. Add Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a sweet and juicy base layer.
  3. Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This will add rich cheesecake pockets throughout the cake.
  4. Layer Cheesecake Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry pie filling, gently spreading to create patches or pockets but not mixing it in completely.
  5. Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow or white cake mix over the strawberry and cream cheese layers, covering them completely for a cohesive cake structure.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the dry cake mix layer evenly, making sure to cover as much surface as possible to ensure moist and flavorful cake topping.
  7. Add Topping (Optional): For added texture and crunch, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top layer as an optional finishing touch.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm or chilled, optionally topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • You can substitute strawberry pie filling with other fruit fillings like cherry or blueberry for variety.
  • Using softened cream cheese is crucial for smooth mixing and even distribution.
  • Allow the cake to cool a bit before slicing to help it set and hold together better.
  • Graham cracker crumbs are optional but add a lovely texture contrast on top.
  • This dessert can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.