Description

The Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a deliciously easy dessert that combines the creamy tanginess of cheesecake with the fruity sweetness of strawberries. Made by layering fresh or frozen strawberries, a rich cream cheese mixture, and boxed cake mix, this dessert is baked to perfection with a golden, buttery topping. Perfect for busy bakers, it requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor, making it an excellent choice for gatherings, celebrations, or a cozy family treat. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled for a refreshing dessert, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious and easy dessert:

Strawberries: 4 cups of fresh, frozen, or canned strawberries (sliced if fresh).
Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened.
Sugar: ½ cup (adjust to taste, depending on the sweetness of the strawberries).
Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon.
Boxed Cake Mix: 1 package (yellow or vanilla works best).
Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted, sliced into thin pats.

Optional Add-Ins:

Chopped Nuts: Almonds, pecans, or walnuts for added crunch.
White Chocolate Chips: To enhance the creamy sweetness.
Shredded Coconut: For a tropical twist.

These simple ingredients come together to create a rich, flavorful dessert with minimal preparation.

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake:

1. Prepare the Baking Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

2. Layer the Strawberries

Spread 4 cups of fresh, frozen, or canned strawberries evenly across the bottom of the dish.
If using fresh strawberries, slice them thinly.
Sprinkle ½ cup of sugar over the strawberries for added sweetness, if desired.

3. Add the Cheesecake Layer

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, spreading gently for even coverage.

4. Top with Cake Mix

Sprinkle 1 package of yellow or vanilla boxed cake mix evenly over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.
Do not mix; leave the cake mix as a dry layer.

5. Add Butter

Slice 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter into thin pats.
Arrange the pats evenly over the surface of the cake mix to ensure a golden crust.

6. Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling around the edges.

7. Cool and Serve

Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or chill for a refreshing dessert.

Notes

Fresh vs. Frozen Strawberries:
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen or canned strawberries work well if fresh ones are unavailable. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them to prevent excess moisture.
Sweetness Adjustment:
Taste your strawberries before adding sugar. If they’re naturally sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar or skip it altogether.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the recipe)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

Spread 4 cups of fresh, frozen, or canned strawberries evenly across the bottom of the dish.

If using fresh strawberries, slice them thinly.

Sprinkle ½ cup of sugar over the strawberries for added sweetness, if desired.

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, spreading gently for even coverage.

Sprinkle 1 package of yellow or vanilla boxed cake mix evenly over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.

Do not mix; leave the cake mix as a dry layer.

Slice 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter into thin pats.

Arrange the pats evenly over the surface of the cake mix to ensure a golden crust.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.

Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling around the edges.

Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or chill for a refreshing dessert.

Fresh vs. Frozen Strawberries:
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen or canned strawberries work well if fresh ones are unavailable. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them to prevent excess moisture.

Sweetness Adjustment:
Taste your strawberries before adding sugar. If they’re naturally sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar or skip it altogether.

Description

Ingredients

Optional Add-Ins:

These simple ingredients come together to create a rich, flavorful dessert with minimal preparation.

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create a delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake:

1. Prepare the Baking Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.

2. Layer the Strawberries

Spread 4 cups of fresh, frozen, or canned strawberries evenly across the bottom of the dish.

If using fresh strawberries, slice them thinly.

Sprinkle ½ cup of sugar over the strawberries for added sweetness, if desired.

3. Add the Cheesecake Layer

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries, spreading gently for even coverage.

4. Top with Cake Mix

Sprinkle 1 package of yellow or vanilla boxed cake mix evenly over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.

Do not mix; leave the cake mix as a dry layer.

5. Add Butter

Slice 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter into thin pats.

Arrange the pats evenly over the surface of the cake mix to ensure a golden crust.

6. Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.

Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling around the edges.

7. Cool and Serve

Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving to let the layers set.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or chill for a refreshing dessert.

Notes

Fresh vs. Frozen Strawberries: Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen or canned strawberries work well if fresh ones are unavailable. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them to prevent excess moisture.

Sweetness Adjustment: Taste your strawberries before adding sugar. If they’re naturally sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar or skip it altogether.

Nutrition

Fresh vs. Frozen Strawberries:
Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor, but frozen or canned strawberries work well if fresh ones are unavailable. If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them to prevent excess moisture.

Sweetness Adjustment:
Taste your strawberries before adding sugar. If they’re naturally sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar or skip it altogether.