Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
A warm, easy-to-make dessert that combines strawberries and rich cream cheese wrapped in a delightful cake layer, perfect for cozy evenings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Use ripe, juicy strawberries for the best flavor.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened This gives that rich cheesecake taste.
- 1 box (15 ounces) yellow cake mix This is the base of your dump cake.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Melted butter adds moisture and richness.
- ½ cup granulated sugar Sweetens the cream cheese layer perfectly.
- 1 cup milk This helps blend the cake batter to the right consistency.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla enhances the flavor throughout the cake.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, milk, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
Assembly
- Layer half of the cake batter in the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the first layer.
- Evenly distribute the sliced strawberries on top.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the strawberries and cream cheese layer.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or berry sauce for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g
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