Ingredients:
– 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
– 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup milk
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
– Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
– Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
– In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Layer the Ingredients:
– In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom.
– Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry filling, spreading it gently to cover as much of the filling as possible.
4. Add the Cake Mix:
– Evenly sprinkle the dry vanilla cake mix over the cream cheese layer. Do not stir; just spread it out as evenly as you can.
5. Pour the Butter and Milk:
– Drizzle the melted butter and milk over the cake mix layer. Make sure to cover as much of the cake mix as possible. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon on top.
6. Bake the Cake:
– Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve:
– Allow the cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
– Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes | Servings: 12
Indulge in this delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake thatβs sure to impress your family and friends!