Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Easy, Creamy & Crowd-Pleasing)

Sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake pockets, and a buttery golden cake topping — all made with simple ingredients and no mixing bowls for the cake layer!

Serves: 8–10
Bake Temp: 350°F (175°C)
Bake Time: 45–55 minutes

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📝 Ingredients

• 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

• ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix (dry — do not prepare)

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

• Optional: ½ cup fresh sliced strawberries

• Optional: ¼ cup white chocolate chips

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

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Step 2: Add Strawberry Layer

• Spread strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the dish.

• Add fresh strawberries if using.

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Step 3: Make Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

2. Drop spoonfuls evenly over the strawberry layer.
   (No need to spread perfectly — rustic pockets are best!)

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Step 4: Add Cake Mix

• Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the entire surface.

• Do NOT stir.

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Step 5: Add Butter

• Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.

• Try to cover most of the dry spots.

• Sprinkle white chocolate chips on top if using.

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Step 6: Bake

• Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling at the edges.

• If you notice dry cake mix patches after 30 minutes, lightly drizzle 1–2 tablespoons extra melted butter over those areas.

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Step 7: Cool & Serve

• Let cool at least 15–20 minutes before serving.

• Serve warm or chilled.

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🍨 Serving Ideas

• Top with whipped cream

• Serve with vanilla ice cream

• Dust lightly with powdered sugar

• Add extra fresh strawberries on top

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🧊 Storage

• Refrigerate up to 4 days

• Reheat individual portions in microwave

• Freeze up to 2 months

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💡 Tips for Perfect Dump Cake

• Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.

• Spread butter evenly to avoid powdery spots.

• Let rest before serving — it sets as it cools.

• White cake mix gives a lighter flavor; yellow adds richness.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• 🍓 Strawberry pineapple cheesecake dump cake

• 🫐 Mixed berry cheesecake dump cake

• 🍒 Cherry cheesecake dump cake

• 🍑 Peach cheesecake dump cake

Which one would you like next? 😊