Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake dump cake blends creamy cheesecake layers with buttery cake crumbles for an irresistible dessert. Minimal effort delivers maximum flavor, making this quick treat perfect for casual gatherings or spontaneous sugar cravings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layer Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) strawberry pie filling
Cheesecake Layer Ingredients:
- 1 package (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Topping Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) yellow or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter.
- Create the base layer by evenly distributing the strawberry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake mixture by thoroughly blending softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth, using an electric mixer or manual whisk.
- Delicately dollop the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, gently spreading it to cover the surface without creating a perfectly uniform layer.
- Generously distribute the dry cake mix across the cream cheese layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Enhance moisture by drizzling melted butter and milk over the cake mix, aiming to saturate as much of the dry ingredients as possible.
- If desired, dust the top with ground cinnamon and sprinkle chopped nuts for additional texture and flavor.
- Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top, bubbling edges, and a set center.
- Allow the cake to rest for 15 minutes after removing from the oven, enabling the layers to stabilize and set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnishing with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or fresh strawberries for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese thoroughly at room temperature to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake layer that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberry pie filling or swap with fresh strawberries mixed with sugar for a more vibrant, natural fruit flavor and less processed taste.
- Avoid overmixing the cake mix layer to prevent a dense, tough texture; gently sprinkle and drizzle butter to maintain a light, crumbly consistency.
- Customize the dessert by experimenting with alternative cake mix flavors like white, yellow, or even chocolate to create unique taste combinations that suit different preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg