Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a simple, delicious dessert combining fresh strawberries, creamy cheesecake, and a moist cake topping. It requires minimal effort by layering ingredients and baking them together for a luscious, golden-brown treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit Layer

2 cups Fresh Strawberries (Frozen can be used as a substitute)
1 can Strawberry Pie Filling (Cherry pie filling can be used for a twist)

Cream Cheese Mixture

8 oz Cream Cheese (Neufchâtel cheese as a lighter alternative)
1 cup Sugar (Honey can be substituted for a healthier option)
1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Almond extract is a delightful alternative)

Cake Layer

1 box Dry Cake Mix (Gluten-free cake mix can be used for dietary needs)
1/2 cup Butter (Margarine is a suitable dairy-free substitute), melted

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking of the cake.
Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking.
Layer Strawberries: Spread the fresh strawberries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the fruit base.
Add Pie Filling: Pour the strawberry pie filling over the fresh strawberries, creating a luscious, syrupy layer.
Mix Cream Cheese Layer: Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Distribute Cream Cheese: Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry layer without spreading, allowing it to bake into pockets of creamy goodness.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and fruit layers, ensuring full coverage but do not stir.
Pour Butter: Evenly drizzle the melted butter over the dry cake mix to moisten it and help it bake into a golden crust.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Notes

You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen if fresh are unavailable.
Using Neufchâtel cheese reduces fat content compared to regular cream cheese.
For a gluten-free dessert, opt for gluten-free dry cake mix.
Try almond extract in place of vanilla for a unique flavor twist.
Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning and enhance flavor melding.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake, Easy Strawberry Dessert, Quick Cheesecake Cake, Summer Berry Cake, One Dish Cake