Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an effortless and delicious dessert combining fresh, juicy strawberries with creamy tangy cream cheese and a golden, buttery cake topping. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to prepare by simply layering the ingredients and baking until bubbly and golden. The result is a perfectly balanced, creamy, and sweet treat that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruit Layer
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and sliced or cubed
Cake Topping
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- Prepare the Strawberry Mixture: Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with sugar and vanilla extract. Mix gently to coat the berries evenly, forming the sweet and juicy base for the cake.
- Layer the Cream Cheese: Slice or cube softened cream cheese and evenly distribute it over the strawberry mixture in the baking dish. This will provide the creamy cheesecake layer in every bite.
- Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly and directly on top of the cream cheese and strawberry layers. Avoid mixing so the topping stays crumbly and creates a crisp crust when baked.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire cake mix layer. This butter will help the cake topping to bake into a golden, rich crust.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled dish for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly, releasing a delightful aroma.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading and even baking.
- Do not stir or mix the layers after adding cake mix to maintain a crumbly topping.
- Use fresh strawberries especially when in season for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning while baking through.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving to let layers set for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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