Description
This easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake combines the rich, sweet flavors of strawberries and cream cheese, topped with a buttery, crisp cake mix crust. Quick and simple, it’s perfect for gatherings or an indulgent treat at home.
Ingredients
2 cans (540 mL each) strawberry pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow or white cake mix
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Prepare the Strawberry Base: Pour both cans of strawberry pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly.
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Add the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, soften the cream cheese. Drop spoonfuls of the softened cream cheese over the strawberry filling. Use a knife to gently swirl the cream cheese into the strawberry filling without fully mixing.
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Prepare the Cake Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the cake mix with the melted butter. Stir until a crumbly mixture forms.
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Assemble the Cake: Sprinkle the crumbly cake mixture evenly over the strawberry and cream cheese layers in the baking dish.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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Fruit Filling Options: Feel free to substitute the strawberry pie filling with other flavors like cherry, blueberry, or peach for a different twist.
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Cake Mix Choices: While yellow cake mix is traditional, you can experiment with white, vanilla, or even chocolate cake mixes.
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Cheese Layer: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for a richer flavor.
