Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Recipe

If you’re looking for the easiest strawberry cheesecake dessert that tastes like it took hours to bake, this Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is going to be your new favorite recipe. This sweet, creamy, buttery dump cake combines juicy strawberry pie filling, velvety cheesecake layers, and a golden buttery cake topping. And the best part? You literally “dump” everything into the pan—no mixing bowl needed, no cheesecake fuss, no special techniques.

Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, Thanksgiving desserts, holiday parties, or quick weeknight treats, this strawberry cheesecake dump cake delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort. It’s rich, fruity, warm, and pairs beautifully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This recipe is also budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and uses simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store. If you want a dessert that feels homemade, comforting, and festive without spending hours in the kitchen, this is it.

Ingredients

2 cans strawberry pie filling
1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
1 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (melted)

Optional: fresh strawberries, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream

How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

1. Prepare your baking dish

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or oil spray.

2. Pour the strawberry filling

Dump the strawberry pie filling into the dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.

3. Make the cheesecake layer

In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
Spoon this mixture over the strawberries. It doesn’t need to be perfect—uneven swirls are fine and will melt beautifully.

4. Add the cake mix

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese and strawberry layers. Do NOT mix it in—this is what creates the classic buttery dump cake topping.

5. Finish with melted butter

Slowly drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix. Try to cover as much as possible. Any dry spots will bake into crispy golden bites.

6. Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

7. Cool and serve

Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before scooping. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

No-mix recipe – you truly dump, layer, and bake.
Perfect balance of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberry filling.
A crowd-pleasing dessert that always gets compliments.
Affordable ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep time.
Great for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Mother’s Day.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Use real melted butter, not margarine, for rich flavor.
Add fresh berries on top before baking for extra texture.
Want it less sweet? Use sugar-free strawberry filling or reduce the cheesecake sugar.
For extra creaminess, add ½ cup sour cream to the cheesecake layer.

FAQs

Can I make this dump cake ahead of time?

Absolutely. Bake the dump cake, let it cool completely, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 10–12 minutes before serving to restore the warm, gooey texture.

Do I need to mix the cake mix before baking?

No! This is a true dump cake recipe, which means the dry cake mix stays dry on top. The melted butter and steam from the filling bake it into a golden crust. Do not stir.

Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?

Yes, this recipe works well with:
Vanilla cake mix
Yellow cake mix
White cake mix
Strawberry cake mix (for extra berry flavor!)
Butter pecan cake mix (for a richer topping)