Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
02 - 2 cans strawberry pie filling (21 oz each)
03 - 1 block cream cheese (8 oz), softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
02 - Spread strawberry pie filling evenly at the bottom of the dish.
03 - 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.
05 - Drizzle melted butter over cake mix and sprinkle with chopped pecans if using.
06 - Bake for 40-45 minutes until top is golden and filling is bubbly.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.

# Notes:

01 - Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence
02 - Can substitute strawberry with cherry or blueberry pie filling
03 - No mixing or beating required - true 'dump cake' style