Description
A nostalgic and effortless dessert with jammy strawberries, creamy pockets of cheese, and a buttery, golden topping — pure comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 450g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz (about 225g) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix (boxed)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice (if using). Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Spread the sugared strawberries evenly in the baking dish. Scatter cubed cream cheese over the strawberries.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top without stirring.
- Pour the melted butter evenly across the cake mix.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Tips: Soften the cream cheese slightly for easier cubing. Drizzle butter evenly for best results. Allow the cake to rest before serving for a cleaner cut. Variations: Use mixed berries, add chocolate chips, or sprinkle nuts on top. Gluten-free cake mix can be used as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Strawberry Cream Cheese Dump Cake, Easy Dump Cake, Summer Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert, Strawberry Cake, Baking, Comfort Food