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Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

This strawberry cheesecake dump cake proves that a genuinely impressive dessert can come together with nothing more than pie filling, a box of cake mix, and a few pats of butter. This easy strawberry cheesecake dump cake recipe relies on a cream cheese layer and cold butter slices to avoid the dense, overmixed texture that ruins so many other dump cake attempts. Whether served at a neighborhood potluck or sliced for a late-night pajama treat, this strawberry cake mix dessert earns a permanent spot in the regular rotation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 494
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 42 ounces strawberry pie filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 15.25 ounces white cake mix
  • 1 cup salted butter (cold)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Hand mixer
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread the strawberry filling into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to combine cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling.
  5. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the first two layers.
  6. Slice very thin pats of butter and spread over the entire top of the dry cake mix. Cover as much of the cake mix as possible. Cold butter is much easier to slice and to maintain square pats for covering the top of the dump cake.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is browned and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Allow dump cake to rest for 15 minutes before serving it.

Recipe Notes

  • Choose a cake mix without pudding mix. Check the package label before buying.
  • Use a 9×13-inch baking pan for the best texture. Smaller pans can make the dump cake too thick.
  • Strawberry filling can vary in color depending on the brand and freshness. This won’t affect the flavor.
  • A few dry cake mix spots on top are normal. Add a few thin pats of butter to any dry areas if needed.
  • Keep an eye on the cake as it approaches the suggested baking time since oven temperatures vary.
  • Let the dump cake rest briefly before serving so the strawberry filling can cool and thicken slightly.