Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- For Garnish:
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Additional strawberries (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling.
- Add Strawberries (if using):
- Sprinkle the fresh or frozen sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
- Cake Mix Topping:
- Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the entire dish. Do not mix it in; just let it sit on top.
- Pour Butter:
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream and additional strawberries if desired.
Tips:
- This dessert is best served warm, but can also be enjoyed cold.
- Feel free to substitute other fruits, like blueberries or raspberries, for a different flavor!
Enjoy your Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake! 🍰🍓