Description
Sweet comfort meets classic dessert in this strawberry cheesecake dump cake, blending creamy cheesecake with rich cake layers. Minimal effort delivers maximum satisfaction, making it perfect for quick indulgence when sweet cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 package vanilla or white cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cold
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries, whole or halved (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish by coating the bottom with strawberry filling, creating an even, vibrant base for the dessert.
- Craft a silky cream cheese blend by whisking together cream cheese, egg, and granulated sugar until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently distribute cream cheese mixture across the strawberry layer, ensuring an almost seamless coverage that allows glimpses of the fruity foundation beneath.
- Evenly cascade dry cake mix over the cream cheese and strawberry layers, creating a powdery blanket that promises a delectable texture.
- Strategically arrange thin butter slices across the entire cake mix surface, maximizing coverage to ensure a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Transfer the assembled dessert to a preheated 350°F oven, allowing it to transform for 40-45 minutes until the top achieves a deep golden hue and strawberry filling erupts with bubbling intensity.
- Once baked, let the dump cake rest momentarily before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh strawberries to enhance its visual appeal and fruity essence.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and easier blending with other ingredients.
- Create a more even layer by gently spreading cream cheese mixture with the back of a spoon, preventing thick or thin spots.
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free alternatives to make the dessert suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Cut butter into smaller, more uniform pieces for consistent melting and golden-brown topping coverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg