Description
Sweet simplicity meets indulgence in this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake, where creamy cheesecake layers mingle with fresh strawberries and buttery cake crumbles. Dessert enthusiasts will delight in this effortless, crowd-pleasing treat that promises pure comfort in every delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
Fruit Layer:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure smooth cake removal.
- Combine chopped strawberries and strawberry preserves in a mixing bowl, gently folding to create a vibrant, textured fruit mixture that will serve as the cake’s luscious foundation.
- In a separate bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, gradually incorporating sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to create a silky, rich cream cheese layer with a luxurious consistency.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a colorful fruity base.
- Carefully distribute the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry layer, using a spatula to ensure even coverage.
- Sprinkle the white cake mix and vanilla pudding mix uniformly across the cream cheese layer, creating a powdery blanket that will transform into a delectable cake top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the entire surface, ensuring complete and even coverage to help create a golden, crispy topping.
- Optional: Scatter sliced almonds across the top for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a generous dollop of whipped cream for an elegant finishing touch.
- Refrigerate any leftovers and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Make this gluten-free by swapping white cake mix with a certified gluten-free cake mix to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-sugar preserves and replacing some sugar with a natural sweetener like stevia for a lighter dessert option.
- Toast almonds before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile with minimal extra effort.
- Transform into individual servings by preparing in ramekins or muffin tins, perfect for portion control and elegant presentation during gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg