Description
A delightful and easy dessert combining creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries in a quick dump cake format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add the vanilla extract.
- Layer the sliced strawberries evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool for 15-20 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider using different berries, adding lemon zest, or trying a vegan version with plant-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake, dump cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, nostalgic dessert