Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of our Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake, where the creamy, velvety cheesecake filling meets the sweet, tart burst of fresh strawberries. The golden, buttery cake topping adds a delightful crunch, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup water
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- For the Strawberry Layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and water until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until creamy and well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, then layer them on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 42 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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