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🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
5 Ingredients. Zero hassle. 100% LOVE.
🌟 Introduction
The dump cake has become a modern miracle dessert: minimal prep, no mixing bowls, no fancy techniques—just layer, bake, and devour. This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is like a hug from the oven. It brings together the bright, jammy sweetness of strawberries with the rich, creamy depth of cheesecake, all topped with a buttery, golden cake crust. It’s beginner-friendly, lovers-approved, and ready in under an hour.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (15.25 oz) – your shortcut to golden, buttery magic
- 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling – luscious, fruity sweetness in a can
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened – for that classic cheesecake richness
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted – for the golden finish
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, but next-level creamy)
🔥 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup. - Layer the Strawberry
Dump the entire can of strawberry pie filling into the baking dish. Spread it out evenly—it’s your sweet, fruity base. - Add Cream Cheese
Drop small spoonfuls of the softened cream cheese over the strawberries. Don’t worry about spreading it perfectly—it will melt into creamy pockets. - Drizzle the Condensed Milk (optional)
For extra richness and a “cheesecake swirl” vibe, drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cream cheese. - Sprinkle Cake Mix
Evenly pour the dry cake mix over the entire dish. Do NOT mix. It will absorb moisture and form a crisp, golden crust. - Add Melted Butter
Pour the melted butter over the top of the cake mix. Try to cover as much surface area as possible for even browning. - Bake & Wait for the Magic
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.
🧪 Method & Formation
This cake works on the “dump and bake” principle:
- Fruit + cream cheese soften during baking.
- Cake mix + butter forms a crisp top layer.
- Cream cheese + condensed milk = cheesecake flavor.
It’s science meets sweetness. No stirring means layers stay distinct—crisp top, gooey center, fruity bottom.
🏺 History of Dump Cakes
Dump cakes date back to 1950s America, born from convenience culture and wartime pantry staples. They’ve lived on because of their simplicity and satisfying taste. Think of them as the “cousins” of cobblers and crisps—only faster and fuss-free. Adding cream cheese gives it a modern twist, merging dump cake with cheesecake bliss.
💕 Lovers’ Formation: Variations for Romance
1. Strawberry Kiss Swirl
Add fresh sliced strawberries and swirl a tablespoon of strawberry jam into the cream cheese layer.
2. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Dump Cake
Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the cream cheese before adding cake mix.
3. Valentine’s Day Version
Add pink heart sprinkles before baking, and serve with whipped cream or strawberry ice cream.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions (For Lovers & Loved Ones)
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream—it melts like a kiss.
- Chill for 1–2 hours for a firmer, cheesecake-style texture.
- Add whipped cream and sliced strawberries for extra romance.
📝 Conclusion
In just five ingredients and a few minutes of your time, this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake delivers comfort, sweetness, and a dessert worth sharing. It’s for when you’re too tired to bake but still want to show love on a plate. Whether it’s a dinner date, movie night, or surprise treat—this cake speaks “I care” in every bite.
So dump it, bake it, love it. 💌
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