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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Decadent Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Made Easy

This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and juicy strawberries, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Layer
  • 4 cups sliced strawberries Substitutable with blueberries or raspberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust according to fruit sweetness
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz cream cheese Use vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
For the Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix Swap for gluten-free cake mix if needed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Essential for tender cake
  • 1 cup milk Almond or oat milk can be used
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a medium bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, milk, and salt until just mixed.
  5. Grease the baking dish and pour half of the cake batter into it, spreading evenly.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter evenly.
  7. Sprinkle marinated strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
  8. Pour the remaining cake batter over the strawberries, ensuring even coverage.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool for 10-15 minutes on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a beautiful presentation, consider topping with fresh strawberries or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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