Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
A simple, cozy dessert that combines bakery flavors with minimal effort, featuring a box-mix base, strawberry pie filling, and creamy cheesecake swirls.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box vanilla cake mix Use a standard box of vanilla cake mix.
- 1/2 cup butter, melted Ensure butter is melted.
- 1 cup milk Use room-temperature milk.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 can strawberry pie filling
Cream Cheese Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Fully soften for easy dolloping.
Toppings
- powdered sugar For dusting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cake mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cake batter.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until creamy, then dollop it over the strawberry filling.
- Use a spatula to swirl the cream cheese into the pie filling for a marbled effect.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is set and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Serve warm with ice cream, fresh strawberries, or whipped cream. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently before serving.