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Delicious Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake made with fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

A delightful dessert that combines rich cheesecake flavors with sweet strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced; you can substitute with frozen strawberries)
Cheesecake Layer
  • 1 package cream cheese (8 oz, softened; low-fat cream cheese works well too) Use softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option) Divided into 1/4 cup for strawberries and 3/4 cup for cream cheese mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or gluten-free cake mix)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted; coconut oil can be used as a dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 cup milk (almond milk or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional) Adds an extra touch of sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, milk, and salt. Stir until just combined.
Assembly
  1. In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, pour half of the cake batter at the bottom.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter, followed by the marinated strawberries.
  3. Pour the remaining cake batter on top, ensuring it covers the strawberries and cream cheese evenly.
Baking
  1. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Remove your Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving. For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg in the batter. Substitute sugar with honey or maple syrup for a healthier option.