Here’s a detailed Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake recipe that matches what’s commonly shared under Donna Wood Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake posts (with a few reasonable assumptions based on available versions of this dessert). While the exact original “Donna Wood” recipe page isn’t found online, social posts list the typical ingredients and this recipe lines up with popular strawberry cheesecake dump cake methods you’ll see online. facebook.com+1
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake — Detailed Recipe & Directions
🛒 Ingredients (for about a 9×13″ pan)
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1 (15.25 oz) box vanilla or yellow cake mix (dry, not prepared) — base/crumble topping Facebook
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1 (21 oz) can strawberry pie filling — fruit layer Facebook
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened (room temperature) — creamy cheesecake accents Facebook
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½ cup granulated sugar — for a touch of cheesecake sweetness (optional but common) Facebook
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½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted — to moisten and bake the cake mix Facebook
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Optional toppings: fresh sliced strawberries, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
🍰 Equipment
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9×13-inch baking dish
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Mixing bowls & spatula
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Oven
🧑🍳 Directions
1. Prep
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Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with non‑stick spray or butter.
2. Layer the Strawberry Base
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Open the strawberry pie filling can and spread it evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This will be your fruity layer. Career Girl Meets…
3. Add the Cheesecake Layer
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Take the softened cream cheese and either dollop it in spoonfuls across the strawberry filling or beat together with the sugar first (for a smoother cheesecake swirl).
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Tip: If you beat cream cheese + sugar before adding, it blends more like a cheesecake swirl.
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If you leave plain dollops, you’ll get pockets of creamy cheesecake throughout the cake. Career Girl Meets…
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4. Top with Cake Mix
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Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the entire filling and cream cheese layer. Do not stir — the magic of a dump cake is in the layers! Career Girl Meets…
5. Butter Crumble Topping
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Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix layer.
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Make sure to cover as evenly as possible so the cake mix will absorb the butter and bake into a golden, crumbly top. Career Girl Meets…
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6. Bake
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Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. loveandmarriageblog.com
7. Rest & Serve
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Allow the cake to cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving — this helps it set a bit and makes scooping easier.
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Serve warm slices with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries on top for extra indulgence. loveandmarriageblog.com
🍓 Tips & Variations
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Cream Cheese Style: For an even richer cheesecake texture, beat the cream cheese with sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla before adding. Tasty Wink
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Fresh Strawberry Boost: Sprinkle some fresh strawberries over the top after baking or in the filling for texture. Tasty Wink
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Cover dry spots: If some cake mix stays dry on top after drizzling butter, add tiny extra butter bits so it browns evenly. thefreckledcook.com
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Serving: Best warm, but leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days. All Things Mamma