Description

Craving a dessert that hits every note — creamy, fruity, buttery, and sweet — without spending hours in the kitchen? The Ultimate Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is your answer. This crowd-pleaser combines layers of tangy strawberry pie filling, rich cheesecake, and a buttery golden cake mix topping, all brought together with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, quick baking recipes, or delicious food ideas for a party or potluck, this dump cake delivers flavor and comfort in every bite. Serve it chilled for a summer treat or warm for a cozy winter dessert. It’s simple, spectacular, and guaranteed to make everyone ask for seconds.

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or whole (optional for garnish)
Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
Spoon and gently spread the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly on top.
Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
Let cool for 30 minutes. Chill for firmer layers if desired.
Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes