This easy dump cake combines the flavors of strawberry cheesecake with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup sliced almonds or graham cracker crumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer Pie Filling: Pour the strawberry pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Add Cream Cheese: Distribute the cubed cream cheese evenly over the strawberry pie filling.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Do not mix.
- Pour Melted Butter: Slowly pour the melted butter over the dry cake mix, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Add Topping (Optional): If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds or graham cracker crumbs over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool: Let the cake cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the cream cheese to set slightly.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!