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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

A delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines layers of cake, creamy cheesecake, and fresh strawberries, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Layer
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced; you can substitute with frozen strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for marinating strawberries
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz; softened; low-fat cream cheese works well too)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar remaining sugar for mixing with cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or gluten-free cake mix)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted; coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 cup milk (almond milk or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, milk, and salt. Stir until just combined.
Layering and Baking
  1. In a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, pour half of the cake batter at the bottom.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, followed by the marinated strawberries.
  3. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, ensuring it covers the strawberries and cream cheese evenly.
  4. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Once baked, remove your Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Freeze individual pieces wrapped in plastic wrap for longer storage.