Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
This dump cake layers the classic flavors of strawberry
cheesecake into an incredibly simple-to-make dessert. Just dump the ingredients
in layers and bake! Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or a weeknight
treat.
Yields: 10-12 servings
Prep
time: 10 minutes
Cook
time: 45-55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Strawberry
Layer:
- 2
cans (21 oz each) Strawberry Pie Filling
- Cheesecake
Layer:
- 1
block (8 oz) Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature (very
important!)
- 1/2
cup Granulated Sugar
- 1
large Egg
- 1
tsp Vanilla Extract
- Cake
Topping:
- 1
box (approx 15.25 oz) Yellow or White Cake Mix (just the dry mix)
- 3/4
cup (1.5 sticks) Unsalted Butter, cold
Equipment:
- 9x13
inch Baking Dish
- Medium
Mixing Bowl
- Electric
Mixer (Handheld or Stand) or Whisk
- Spatula
Instructions:
- Preheat
& Prep: Preheat
your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cheesecake
Layer:
- In
your medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream
cheese and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer (or a whisk and some
elbow grease), beat until smooth and creamy, ensuring no large lumps of
cream cheese remain.
- Beat
in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Dollop
spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the strawberry pie
filling. You don't need to spread it perfectly flat; it will spread a bit
as it bakes, creating lovely pockets of cheesecake.
- Cake
Mix Layer: Open
the box of dry cake mix. Sprinkle the dry mix evenly over the cheesecake
and strawberry layers, covering everything as best as you can. Do
NOT stir it in! Gently pat it down slightly if needed to even it
out.
- Butter
Layer: Thinly
slice the cold butter. Arrange the butter slices evenly over the top of
the dry cake mix, covering as much surface area as possible. The melting
butter will combine with the cake mix to create the delicious crust.
- Bake: Place the dish in the
preheated oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden
brown and bubbly around the edges. The strawberry filling should be
bubbling up slightly at the sides.
- Cool: Carefully remove the dump
cake from the oven. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes
before serving. It will be extremely hot, and this cooling time allows the
layers to set slightly.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped
cream, or even a dollop of cool whip.
