Easy and Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe

If you’ve never tried a strawberry cheesecake dump cake, you’re seriously missing out on one of the easiest and most irresistible desserts ever. With layers of sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery cake topping, this treat comes together with minimal effort — no mixing bowls required! Keep reading to discover how this magical dessert comes together in minutes and disappears even faster.

Ingredients

• 1 can strawberry pie filling 21 ounces
• 1 block cream cheese 8 ounces softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1 stick unsalted butter sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Equipment

• 9 x 13 inch baking dish
• Rubber spatula
• Butter knife
• Measuring spoons
• Oven

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Give your baking dish a light coating with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
2. Layer the strawberry goodness: Empty the strawberry pie filling directly into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly with a rubber spatula. This luscious base sets the stage for everything else.
3. Cream cheese swirl: In a small bowl, stir the softened cream cheese with vanilla extract until mostly smooth. Little lumps are fine. Drop spoonfuls all across the top of the strawberries, and then swirl gently using a butter knife. Do not overmix—you just want streaks, not a full blend.
4. Add the cake magic: Take the dry vanilla cake mix and sprinkle it across the entire surface. This step is where the “dump” part of “dump cake” really shines. No stirring needed—you’re layering here, not blending.
5. Butter it up: Lay your thin slices of butter all across the dry mix. Try to cover most of the surface. As it bakes, the butter melts into the mix, creating that golden crust we all love.
6. Add a touch of sparkle: Sprinkle a tablespoon of regular sugar over the top. This little extra gives you a wonderfully light crunch and caramel color in the topping.
7. Time to bake: Slide the dish into your preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the top is golden brown and the sides are bubbling up with strawberry joy.
8. Cool and serve: Let it cool at least 10 minutes to set. Then serve warm with ice cream or chilled like cheesecake. Either way, every bite is pure comfort.

Nutrition per serving

Recipe Notes

This dessert is incredibly adaptable. Swap in cherry or blueberry pie filling, or use lemon cake mix for a citrus twist. Want more cheesecake flavor? Add extra swirls of cream cheese. Leftovers are just as good—if not better—the next day.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Imagine your spoon sinking through layers of soft, creamy cheesecake filling and landing in a pool of gooey strawberry pie filling, all beneath a golden, buttery cake topping. This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is irresistibly easy, with nostalgic spring-fair flavor and a rustic charm perfect for potlucks or weeknight desserts.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can strawberry pie filling 21 ounces
• 1 block cream cheese 8 ounces, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 1 stick unsalted butter sliced thinly
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
• Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly into the bottom of the baking dish using a rubber spatula.
• In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the vanilla extract until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer. Use a butter knife to swirl it gently for a marbled effect.
• Evenly sprinkle the entire box of dry vanilla cake mix over the top of the fruit and cream cheese layers. Do not stir.
• Place the thin slices of butter evenly across the top of the dry cake mix so most of the surface is covered.
• Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar over the top for a little added crunch and gloss.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSodium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

Keyword strawberry dessert, dump cake, easy dessert, summer recipe, potluck recipe

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