A Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is one of the easiest desserts you can make—no mixing bowls, no fancy steps. You just “dump” layers into a dish and bake. It comes out like a mix between cobbler, cheesecake, and cake.
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (or 2 cups) strawberry pie filling (or thick strawberry jam)
- 200–250g cream cheese (softened, in chunks)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted or thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (optional, for extra flavor)
🍰 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 180°C (350°F). - Layer 1: Strawberry base
Spread strawberry pie filling evenly in a baking dish. - Layer 2: Cream cheese
Drop small spoonfuls or chunks of cream cheese over the strawberries. - Layer 3: Cake mix
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly on top—don’t mix it. - Layer 4: Butter
Pour melted butter over the entire surface (try to cover most of it). If using sliced butter, distribute evenly. - Bake
Bake for 40–50 minutes until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
🍓 What it should look like
- Top: golden, slightly crisp cake layer
- Middle: soft, creamy cheesecake pockets
- Bottom: gooey strawberry filling
💡 Tips for best results
- Don’t stir layers—dump cakes work by layering only
- Make sure butter covers most of the dry cake mix
- Let it rest 10–15 minutes before serving so it sets slightly
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence
🍨 Variations
- Mixed berry: strawberry + blueberry filling
- Extra creamy: add more cream cheese dollops
- Crunchy top: sprinkle crushed graham crackers before baking
- Chocolate twist: use chocolate cake mix instead of yellow
If you want, I can give you a no-bake strawberry cheesecake, a low-sugar version, or a single-serving mug dump cake.
