Description
This Strawberry Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert that requires minimal effort yet delivers maximum flavor. It features a luscious layer of strawberry pie filling topped with a creamy cream cheese mixture, then covered with vanilla cake mix and butter before baking to golden perfection. Perfect for quick gatherings or a simple sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 31.5 ounces strawberry pie filling (two 15.75-ounce cans)
Cream Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 package vanilla cake mix (or white cake mix)
- ½ cup salted butter (cold, sliced)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh strawberries (whole or halved, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake evenly.
- Prepare Filling: Pour the strawberry pie filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly to form the base layer of the cake.
- Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Cream Cheese Dollops: Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture evenly across the top of the strawberry filling layer.
- Add Cake Mix Topping: Evenly sprinkle the entire package of vanilla cake mix over the cream cheese layer without stirring.
- Add Butter Slices: Arrange the cold, sliced salted butter pieces evenly over the dry cake mix. This will help create a moist, golden crust as it melts during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberries for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute white cake mix if vanilla is unavailable.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to achieve a smooth and fluffy texture when mixed.
- Cold butter slices help to create a crisp, buttery topping as it melts into the cake mix.
- Letting the cake cool slightly helps the filling set for easier serving.
- Serve with additional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
