Strawberries, cheesecake, and cake mix unite for a luscious treat with cheesecake swirls and crumbly topping.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
65 min
Skill Level: Easy
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12 Servings (One 9×13-inch dish)
Dietary Categories: Vegetarian
Ingredients
→ Fruit Layer
2 cans (21 ounces each) strawberry pie filling
→ Cheesecake Layer
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cake Layer
1 box (15.25 ounces) vanilla or white cake mix
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Optional Toppings
Powdered sugar
Fresh strawberries
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with unsalted butter or a nonstick spray.
Spread both cans of strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring a smooth, even layer.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract; continue to mix until creamy and fully incorporated.
Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the strawberry filling, spacing evenly without spreading. Pockets of cream cheese will create marbled swirls once baked.
Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the entire surface, covering strawberry and cream cheese layers thoroughly. Do not stir.
Pour melted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix, ensuring maximum coverage. Butter will absorb into cake mix and create a golden crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown and strawberry filling bubbles at the edges. If any dry spots appear after 30 minutes, drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of additional melted butter and continue baking.
Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving so layers retain their texture. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnished with powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, ice cream, or whipped cream.
Notes
- If desired, use only vanilla cake mix for a richer flavor or white cake mix for a lighter result.
- Do not overmix the cream cheese layer; leaving visible swirls enhances texture.
Required Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Spatula or spoon