Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box vanilla or white cake mix

• 1 can (21 oz) strawberry pie filling

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• Optional: 1/4 cup granulated sugar (if you like it extra sweet)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13″ baking dish.

2. Layer the Goodness:

   • Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the pan.

   • Drop spoonfuls of softened cream cheese over the strawberries. (Want it sweeter? Mix the cream cheese with the optional sugar before dropping.)

3. Add Cake Mix:

   • Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top — do not stir.

4. Add Butter:

   • Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Try to cover as much as possible.

5. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.

6. Cool & Serve:

   • Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before digging in. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

🔥 Tips:

• Want a crusty top? Add a handful of crushed graham crackers or crushed vanilla wafers before baking.

• You can swap strawberry filling for cherry, blueberry, or peach if you’re feelin’ fancy.