Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is an easy, no-fuss dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fruity sweetness of strawberry pie filling. Made by simply “dumping” ingredients like cream cheese, strawberries, cake mix, and butter into a baking dish.

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Making strawberry cheesecake dump cake is one of those wonderfully lazy day wins—you just layer everything in the dish, no mixing bowls needed! You just plop in the strawberry filling, drop in cheesecake filling like it’s confetti, shower it with cake mix, and layer on butter. No stirring, no fancy steps—just dump and bake! Into the oven it went, and out came this gooey, golden, strawberry-studded masterpiece that tastes like cheesecake met cobbler and decided to never leave. It’s messy, magical, and ridiculously easy—my kind of baking adventure!

Try some of our other favorite desserts: Apple Pie Bubble Up, Soft and Chewy Smores Bars, Banana Pudding Poke Cake, or Oreo Dump Cake.

Ingredients for Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

white mix
cream cheese
butter
granulated sugar
egg
strawberry pie filling

FAQs

What exactly is a dump cake?

A dump cake is a super easy dessert where ingredients are literally "dumped" into a baking dish—no mixing required! It typically involves fruit filling, a dry cake mix, and butter, baked until golden and bubbly.

Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

You can, but full-fat cream cheese melts better and gives the cake that rich, cheesecake-like texture we love.

What kind of cake mix works best?

Vanilla or white cake mix is most common, but yellow cake mix works great too. You can even experiment with strawberry or butter pecan cake mix for a twist!

Should I add a topping?

Sure! Try whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh strawberries for an extra treat.

Top Tips

Soften the Cream Cheese – Let your cream cheese come to room temperature before adding it. It’ll be easier to dollop and melt more evenly throughout the cake.
Don’t Stir the Layers – Resist the urge to mix! The magic of a dump cake comes from layering—pie filling on bottom, cream cheese, dry cake mix, then butter on top.
Slice the Butter Thin – If you’re not melting the butter, slice it thin and distribute it evenly across the top so your cake mix bakes up golden and moist.
Let It Cool Slightly – Allow the cake to rest for 10–15 minutes before serving so it sets a bit—but it’s still best served warm!
Serve with Something Creamy – A scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream takes it to dessert heaven.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It reheats well in the microwave or can be eaten cold.

How to make Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and egg with a hand mixer until smooth and well blended.
Spread strawberry pie filling over the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon the cream cheese mixture in dollops over the strawberry filling and spread it over the fruit filling. Do not mix them together.
Gently sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer, being careful not to stir or disturb the layers.
Cut the butter into thin slices and arrange them evenly over the cake mix to cover as much of the surface as possible.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges. Let the dump cake rest for 15 minutes before scooping and serving. Enjoy!