Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

3. Prepare the Cheesecake Layer

In a mixing bowl, beat together:

• Cream cheese
• Sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Sour cream

Beat until smooth, fluffy, and creamy.

• Drop spoonfuls of the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer.
• Spread gently but do not mix.
  This creates the rich creamy cheesecake ribbon layer.

4. Add the Cake Mix Layer

• Sprinkle the yellow cake mix evenly across the entire dish.
  Do not stir — this is what makes it a dump cake!
  The cake mix will bake into a buttery, crumbly topping.

5. Add the Butter

You can do this in 2 ways:

Method A (Most Popular): Melted Butter

• Drizzle melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix.

Method B (Extra Crunchy): Butter Slices

• Slice cold butter into thin pats and cover the cake mix surface.

6. Bake the Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

• Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until:
  • The top is golden,
  • The edges are bubbly,
  • The cheesecake layer is set.

7. Cool + Serve

• Let cool for 15–20 minutes to thicken.
• Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.
• Top with:
  • Whipped cream
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla ice cream

 Storage

• Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• Reheat in oven for crispy topping.
• Freezes well for 2–3 months.

 Tips for the Best Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

• Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest cheesecake texture.
• Yellow cake mix gives classic flavor; white cake mix also works.
• Add lemon zest for a bright, fresh strawberry cheesecake flavor.
• Use cold butter slices if you want a crunchy crumble topping.