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Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake

A simple, nostalgic dessert featuring a layer of strawberry pie filling topped with sweetened cream cheese and a golden, crumbly cake topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, dry
  • 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. If using, sprinkle sliced fresh strawberries over the pie filling.
  4. In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry layer.
  6. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the dish without stirring.
  7. Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix and add thin butter slices on dry areas.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  9. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or chilled, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This dessert is perfect for potlucks or weeknight treats.

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