Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe
This Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake combines creamy cheesecake layers with vibrant strawberry pie filling and a moist vanilla cake topping. A no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion, requiring minimal prep and baking time.
- Author: Hannah
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Fruit Layer
- 1 (21-ounce) can strawberry pie filling
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) vanilla cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make Cream Cheese Layer: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
- Layer in Pan: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish ensuring full coverage for a uniform layer.
- Add Strawberry Filling: Spoon the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer distributing as evenly as possible without stirring.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry vanilla cake mix evenly over the strawberry filling layer. Do not mix or stir.
- Add Butter, Milk, and Vanilla: Pour the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix, then drizzle the milk and vanilla extract over the butter to help moisten the cake topping during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for several minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled according to preference.
Notes
- For firmer cheesecake layers, refrigerate the cake for at least an hour before serving.
- You can substitute the strawberry pie filling with other fruit fillings like blueberry or cherry for variety.
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Do not stir after sprinkling the cake mix to maintain the distinct layers.
- This recipe is best served within 2 days but can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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