If you love easy desserts with bakery-style flavor, this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a dream come true. Sweet strawberry filling, creamy cheesecake layers, and buttery golden cake topping come together with minimal effort. Just layer, bake, and enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy to make
- Rich strawberry cheesecake flavor
- Only a few ingredients
- Perfect for parties and holidays
- Great warm or chilled
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 can strawberry pie filling (21 oz)
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make Cheesecake Mixture
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Layer the Ingredients
Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly across the top.
Drizzle melted butter all over the cake mix as evenly as possible.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Whipped cream
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Vanilla ice cream
- White chocolate drizzle
- Powdered sugar dusting
Pro Tips
- Use cold cream cheese softened at room temperature for smooth blending
- Spread butter evenly so dry spots disappear while baking
- Chill leftovers for a firmer cheesecake texture
- Add graham cracker crumbs for classic cheesecake flavor
Storage
Refrigerate covered for up to 4 days.
