Description
A blissfully easy Donna Wood Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake with juicy strawberry filling, pockets of creamy cheesecake, and a buttery golden crumble topping, perfect warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) strawberry pie filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 grams) cold butter, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Spread both cans (21 ounces each) of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer and gently spread to create an even layer without mixing into the fruit.
- Sprinkle the dry 15.25-ounce yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberries, covering the surface as uniformly as possible.
- Arrange slices of 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 grams) cold butter over the top of the cake mix so they are distributed across the pan.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about 15 minutes so the layers set slightly.
- Scoop and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Use cold, thinly sliced butter so it melts evenly into the cake mix and creates a crisp topping.
- Soften the cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes after baking to avoid a runny center when serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Donna Wood, dump cake, strawberry cheesecake, easy dessert, potluck dessert, fruity crumble, weeknight dessert