Try This Recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake Tonight

Alright, let’s get this straight, I ain’t no fancy chef, just an old woman who knows her way around the kitchen. And today, we’re makin’ somethin’ called a “Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake.” Sounds fancy, right? Don’t you worry none, it’s easier than fallin’ off a log.

First things first, ya gotta get yer stuff together. You’ll need:

• Them graham crackers: The kind you make them pies with, yeah, those.
• Butter: Real butter, none of that fake stuff. Gotta be melted, too. Just toss it in a pan on the stove, low heat, till it’s all runny like.
• Cream cheese: Them little blocks, two of ’em. Make sure they’re softened, or you’ll be wrestlin’ with ’em all day. Just leave ‘em out on the counter for a bit, they’ll be fine.
• Sugar: Just plain ol’ white sugar. Don’t go gettin’ fancy on me now.
• Strawberries: Fresh is best, but if all ya got is them frozen ones, well, they’ll do in a pinch. Gotta slice ’em up though, ain’t nobody wantin’ whole strawberries in their cake.
• A box of cake mix: Any kind you like, really, but somethin’ plain, like yellow or white, works best. And it gotta be dry, don’t go mixin’ it up with water or nothin’.

Now, listen up, cause this is where it gets easy. We ain’t messin’ with bowls and mixers and all that fuss. This here’s a dump cake, which means we dump everything right into the pan. You got a big ol’ bakin’ dish, right? Like a 9×13 thing? Good. Grease it up with some butter, just a little bit, so the cake don’t stick.

Okay, first, take them graham crackers and smash ‘em up. You can put them in a bag and whack ’em with a rolling pin, or just crush ‘em up with your hands, doesn’t really matter. Dump them crumbs in the bottom of the pan. Pat ’em down a little, make ’em kinda even. That’s gonna be the crust, see? Fancy, huh?

Next, we gotta deal with that cream cheese. Like I said, make sure it’s soft. Put it in a bowl, add some sugar, maybe half a cup or so, depends how sweet ya like it. And mix it up real good, till it’s all smooth and creamy. No fancy mixers needed, a fork will do just fine. If it’s too thick, add a little splash of milk, not too much now. Spread that cream cheese all over them graham cracker crumbs. Try to make it even, but don’t fret too much if it ain’t perfect.

Now for the strawberries. Like I said, slice ‘em up and then spread ‘em out over the cream cheese. Don’t be stingy with them strawberries. The more the merrier, I always say. If you are using frozen ones, make sure to thaw them and drain off all that extra water, or your cake will be a soggy mess, and nobody wants that.

And here’s the magic part: Take that dry cake mix and sprinkle it all over the top, just like you’re feedin’ chickens. Make sure it covers all them strawberries. Now, take that melted butter and drizzle it all over the cake mix. Don’t stir it, don’t mix it, just drizzle it on nice and even. That butter is gonna soak down into the cake mix and make it all golden and delicious. Just trust me on this.

Now, stick that pan in the oven. About 350 degrees, for maybe 45 minutes, maybe an hour. You gotta watch it, though, ovens are all different. You want the top to be all golden brown and bubbly, and when you poke it with a fork, it should come out clean. Just like when you test a regular cake.

Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool for a bit. This ain’t no cake ya eat right outta the oven, it needs time to set up. And that’s it, that’s yer Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake. See? Told ya it was easy.

Now, you can eat it plain, or you can put some whipped cream on top, maybe some more strawberries. Heck, you can even put some ice cream on it, if you’re feelin’ fancy. It’s your cake, do what ya want with it. But I’ll tell ya what, it’s mighty fine just the way it is. Sweet and gooey, with a little bit of crunch. Perfect for a potluck, or a family dinner, or just a little somethin’ sweet for yourself. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.

And let me tell you something else, this recipe is a good one. You can change it up, too. Use different kinds of fruit, like blueberries or peaches. Or use a different flavor of cake mix, chocolate, or spice cake, whatever you like. Just make sure it’s a dry cake mix. That’s the key. You can’t make a dump cake with a wet mix, it’ll just be a big ol’ mess. And don’t forget the butter, the real butter. It makes all the difference.

So there you have it, a recipe even a young’un could follow. Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Now get in that kitchen and make somethin’ delicious!