Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake

– 1 box strawberry cake mix

– 1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling

– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

– 1/2 cup powdered sugar

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– Optional: whipped cream and fresh strawberries for topping

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

4. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry pie filling layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.

5. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.

6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

8. Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries if desired