This strawberry cheesecake dump cake is one of those desserts that looks impressive but is actually very simple to make. Sweet strawberries, creamy cheesecake pockets, and a buttery cake topping all baked in one dish. If you’re searching for strawberry cheesecake dump cake or easy strawberry cheesecake cake mix dessert, this is exactly that style. No complicated layers, just simple ingredients that bake together.
The strawberries turn jammy, the cream cheese softens into creamy pockets, and the cake mix forms a golden buttery topping. Serve it warm so everything is soft and gooey. A scoop of vanilla ice cream works well here too.
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Preparation / How to Make It
I started by spreading the sliced strawberries evenly in a greased baking dish. If using frozen berries, I let them thaw a bit so they release some juice.
In a small bowl, I mixed the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Dropped spoonfuls of the mixture across the strawberries.
Sprinkled the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top. Did not stir. Just let it sit as a layer.
Drizzled the melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Baked until the top turned golden brown and the edges were bubbling. The strawberries soften and the cheesecake layer becomes creamy.
Let it cool slightly before serving. Scoop it warm so you get the strawberries, cheesecake, and buttery topping all together.
