Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (21 ounce) can strawberry pie filling
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter, cut into pats
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Step 3: Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the strawberry pie filling.
- Step 5: Distribute the cold butter pats evenly over the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle with sliced almonds, if desired.
- Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor and texture, store any leftover dump cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- A quick zap in the microwave for 30 seconds will slightly warm your slice, enhancing the buttery flavor.
- Serve this delightful dump cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of decadence.
- For easier butter distribution, lightly flatten the butter pats with your fingers before placing them on the cake mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American