01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Spread strawberry pie filling evenly at the bottom of the dish.
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Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Dollop over the pie filling.
04 -
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
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Drizzle melted butter over cake mix and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes until top is golden and filling is bubbly.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.