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
- 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.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a sweet and juicy base layer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add Topping (Optional): For added texture and crunch, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the top layer as an optional finishing touch.
- 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.
- 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.
