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Donna Wood Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake


  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a dream come true for dessert lovers who want flavor without the fuss. With juicy strawberry pie filling, velvety cream cheese, and buttery yellow cake mix, this quick dessert delivers maximum indulgence with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, a sweet ending to your easy dinner, or a go-to option for party-ready food ideas, this easy recipe has it all. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, or enjoy cold as a chilled cheesecake-style treat.


Ingredients

2 cans strawberry pie filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp granulated sugar

Whipped cream or powdered sugar for topping (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish. Add sliced fresh strawberries on top if using.

3. Cut softened cream cheese into cubes or beat with sugar and vanilla, then distribute evenly over the strawberry layer.

4. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit and cream cheese—do not stir.

5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.

6. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

7. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to soften the cream cheese for better melting.

Add fresh berries for extra flavor.

For a crispier topping, drizzle a little extra butter before baking.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: strawberry dump cake, cheesecake dump cake, easy dessert recipe