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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

A quick and easy dessert that combines the delightful flavors of strawberry and cheesecake, perfect for busy days and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 can strawberry pie filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 count egg (optional) For additional richness
  • to taste count fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and optional egg. Mix until just combined.
  3. Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, whip together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry filling, spreading gently.
  6. Pour the cake batter over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle some extra cake mix on top if desired.
Baking
  1. Slide the dish into the oven and bake for about 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once cooled, slice and serve. Garnish with fresh strawberries or whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

Lumps in the cake batter can add a rustic texture. Feel free to swap strawberry pie filling with blueberries or cherries.