Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake dump cake promises pure dessert magic in one effortless pan. Creamy cheesecake layers and fresh strawberries meld beneath a golden crumbly topping, delivering comfort and indulgence with each delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Topping Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C), ensuring optimal baking conditions for the dessert.
- Whip the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Create a smooth foundation by spreading the cream cheese mixture across the entire base of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the dry cake mix as a powdery blanket over the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
- Drench the cake mix with melted butter, allowing it to seep and create a rich, moist texture.
- Artfully arrange fresh strawberry slices across the surface, creating a vibrant and colorful layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the strawberries, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the dessert rest briefly, allowing flavors to meld and settle.
- Serve while warm, inviting guests to indulge in this decadent strawberry cheesecake dump cake.
Notes
- Cream cheese temperature matters: Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free base.
- Customize fruit options by swapping strawberries with raspberries, blueberries, or peaches for seasonal variations.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cake mix and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Optional flavor boost: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for enhanced depth and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg