Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake dump cake blends creamy dessert magic with effortless baking simplicity. Layers of tangy cream cheese, ripe strawberries, and buttery cake crumbles create a heavenly dessert that delights with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sour cream
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure easy removal of the dessert.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious base for the cheesecake layer.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture is uniform and velvety.
- Fold in the sour cream to the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a silky and rich texture throughout.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a consistent foundation.
- Scatter the freshly chopped strawberries over the cream cheese layer, distributing them for maximum flavor coverage.
- Sprinkle the white cake mix uniformly over the strawberries, creating a light, even coating that will transform into a delicate topping.
- Drizzle the melted butter comprehensively across the entire surface of the cake mix, ensuring complete moisture distribution.
- Dust the granulated sugar over the top, adding a subtle sweet crystalline finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the edges become slightly crisp.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature before serving, letting the layers set and flavors meld.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Softening: Bring cream cheese to room temperature at least 30 minutes before mixing to achieve a smoother, lump-free consistency.
- Strawberry Selection: Choose ripe, fresh strawberries at peak season for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap white cake mix with a gluten-free alternative to make the dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with mixed berries or swap strawberries with peaches or blueberries for a delightful twist on the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg