Description
A delightful blend of classic cheesecake flavors with the simplicity of a dump cake, featuring juicy strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced; can substitute with frozen)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened; low-fat optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or gluten-free cake mix)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted; or coconut oil)
- 1 cup milk (almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Slice your fresh strawberries and toss with a tablespoon of sugar.
- Blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour half of the cake mix into the baking dish, layer the cream cheese mixture and strawberries, and top with remaining cake mix.
- Drizzle melted butter over the mixture and gently pour milk on top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Add whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. This cake can be prepared ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dump cake, cheesecake, strawberries, dessert, easy recipe, summer dessert