Description
Indulge in the decadent bliss of The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake. This heavenly dessert combines the rich flavors of creamy cheesecake, sweet strawberries, and buttery cake into a delightful treat that’s easy to make and even easier to devour. Perfect for any occasion, this dump cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
Cake Layer:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
- 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 Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Layer Strawberry Filling: Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add Cheesecake Mixture: Spoon and gently spread the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly on top.
- Drizzle Butter: Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Cool and Chill: Let cool for 30 minutes. Chill for firmer layers if desired.
- Finish and Serve: Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Experiment with different fruit fillings for a unique twist on this dump cake recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake, Dessert, Easy, Cream Cheese, Strawberries, Cake Mix