Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (21 oz) cans Strawberry Pie Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Powder
- 1 (15.25 oz) box Yellow or Vanilla Cake Mix
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) Unsalted Butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread both cans of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Step 2: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla powder until smooth and creamy. Drop spoonfuls (dollops) of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the strawberry filling layer.
- Step 3: Carefully sprinkle the entire box of dry cake mix evenly over the top of the strawberry and cream cheese layers, ensuring all visible wet spots are covered by the mix.
- Step 4: Drizzle the 1 1/2 sticks of melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix, focusing on saturating the cake powder across the entire surface to ensure it bakes properly and forms a crisp crust.
- Step 5: Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly around the edges. Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm or refrigerate completely for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Since this dessert contains cream cheese, store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to four days; allow individual slices to sit out for a few minutes before enjoying cold for the best texture.
- If you are serving leftovers, warm individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, or reheat the whole dish loosely covered with foil in a 300°F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- For the ultimate experience, serve this dump cake warm with a scoop of premium vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream to complement the warm fruit and cheesecake center.
- Chef’s Tip: To guarantee a crisp, buttery crust, make sure you thoroughly saturate the entire dry cake mix layer with melted butter, as any dry patches will result in a powdery texture instead of a golden crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American