Description
Rich, creamy strawberry cheesecake dump cake blends classic dessert flavors into one effortless, irresistible treat. Dessert enthusiasts will delight in this simple yet indulgent recipe that combines tangy cream cheese with sweet strawberries for a mouthwatering experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) strawberry pie filling
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Butter and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional toppings: whipped cream, fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by coating it with a light layer of butter or non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a luscious cream cheese base by whisking softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Distribute strawberry pie filling uniformly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even fruity foundation.
- Gently place generous spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture strategically over the strawberry layer, allowing for random, artistic placement.
- In a separate mixing vessel, thoroughly combine melted butter with strawberry cake mix until the texture becomes pleasantly crumbly and well-integrated.
- Carefully scatter the butter-cake mix crumbles across the cream cheese layer, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the assembled dish into a preheated oven set at 350°F and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges.
- Once baked, extract the dessert from the oven and allow it to rest briefly, letting the layers settle and flavors meld.
- Serve the warm cake, optionally garnishing with a cloud of whipped cream and fresh, vibrant strawberries for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters critically for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Softening cream cheese at room temperature for 30-45 minutes ensures perfect texture.
- Avoid overmixing cake mix topping to maintain a light, crumbly consistency.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular cake mix with gluten-free strawberry cake mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg