Description
Classic strawberry cheesecake dump cake combines creamy textures with sweet berry notes in one simple dessert. Layers of cream cheese, strawberry filling, and cake mix create a quick, irresistible treat you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow or white cake mix
- 1 can (21 oz / 595 g) strawberry pie filling
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 350F (175C). Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Create an even layer of strawberry pie filling across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until completely smooth and creamy. Gently dollop mixture over the pie filling in random patches.
- Distribute dry cake mix uniformly across the entire surface, covering the cream cheese and strawberry layers completely.
- Melt butter and carefully pour over the cake mix, ensuring maximum coverage and minimal dry spots.
- Scatter chopped pecans across the top for added crunch and texture, if desired.
- Transfer dish to preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Look for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to rest for 10-15 minutes, which helps set the filling and makes serving easier. Serve warm for a gooey texture or chilled for a firmer consistency.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters for smooth, lump-free mixing, so let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before preparing.
- Use fresh or frozen strawberry pie filling for vibrant flavor, but homemade filling can elevate the dessert’s taste and authenticity.
- Swap pecans with almonds or skip nuts entirely for nut-free diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free cake mix and low-sugar pie filling for a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg