A warm, gooey dessert layered with strawberry pie filling, creamy cheesecake dollops, and a golden vanilla cake topping.
2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box vanilla or white cake mix (15.25 oz)
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread strawberry filling across the pan.
Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls over the filling.
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top. Do not mix.
Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Add nuts if using.
Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well.
Use lemon cake mix for a tart twist.
Top with whipped cream or ice cream.