Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake is a wonderfully simple and crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the fresh, fruity flavor of strawberries with the rich creaminess of cheesecake in a quick, no-fuss recipe. This dump cake requires minimal preparation—simply layer the ingredients in a baking dish and let the oven do the rest. With its moist, cakey texture and sweet-tart strawberry topping, this dessert is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or anytime you want a delicious homemade treat without the hassle.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
  
  

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 box yellow cake mix
  
  

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

• Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
   
   

2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup of the sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   
   

3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
   
   

4. Sprinkle the strawberries evenly over the cream cheese layer.
   
   

5. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries.
   
   

6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
   
   

7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
   
   

8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.):
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 42 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 30 g
• Protein: 4 g