Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake is an effortless dessert bursting with sweet strawberries, creamy pockets of cheesecake flavor, and a buttery golden topping. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or whenever you need a simple yet impressive treat.
Ingredients
Fruit Layer
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
Garnish
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for even baking.
- Prepare the Fruit Layer: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a sweet and fruity base for the cake.
- Add Cream Cheese: Scatter the softened and cubed cream cheese evenly over the strawberry layer, which will provide creamy pockets throughout the dessert.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberry layers without mixing.
- Drizzle Butter and Milk: Evenly drizzle the melted unsalted butter and milk over the cake mix layer to moisten the topping and help it bake to a golden brown.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the 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 10–15 minutes before serving to let it set. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Avoid stirring the layers before or after baking; the texture contrast happens during baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
