Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake: Your ultimate easy dessert! Get creamy, sweet perfection with minimal effort. A family favorite youll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Strawberry Topping:
- 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- Finishing Touches:
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Pan, Get Ready:: First things first, grab your 9×13 inch baking dish. Give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray. I usually just eyeball it, but make sure the corners are covered; nobody wants a stuck dump cake, trust me. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you’re at it. This step always feels like the calm before the delicious storm, setting the stage for all that strawberry goodness.
- Layer the Strawberries:: Now, pour that beautiful can of strawberry pie filling right into the bottom of your prepared dish. Spread it out evenly. This is where the vibrant color starts, and it always makes me smile. I’ve tried to get fancy and arrange the strawberries perfectly, but honestly, just spread it. It’s a dump cake, after all! This layer is the sweet, fruity foundation for our amazing dump cake.
- Whip Up the Cheesecake:: In a medium bowl, combine your softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat it with an electric mixer until it’s super smooth and creamy. No lumps, please! This step smells heavenly, that sweet, tangy cream cheese aroma filling the air. This creamy layer is what makes this dessert truly special, so take your time getting it just right.
- Add the Cheesecake Swirl:: Carefully dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer. Don’t try to spread it completely; we’re going for a beautiful, swirled effect. I usually just drop blobs randomly; it always looks pretty once baked. This is where the “cheesecake” part of our easy dump cake really comes to life, creating those pockets of tangy sweetness.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix:: Now, evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the cream cheese and strawberry layers. Just dump it right on top! Make sure it’s a nice, even blanket. I always worry I’m not covering it enough, but it usually works out. This dry mix will absorb all the delicious moisture and create that wonderful cakey topping.
- Drizzle with Butter, Then Bake:: Finally, drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix. This is crucial for that golden, crispy top crust. Pop it into your preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. The whole house will smell incredible, like a bakery! Let it cool a bit before serving, though I never really manage to wait that long. It’s the best warm, honestly.