1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.

2️⃣ Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a layer that will soak into the cake as it bakes.

3️⃣ In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Spoon the mixture in dollops over the strawberry filling, then gently spread it out to create swirls. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect—imperfections just add to the charm!

4️⃣ Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cheesecake and strawberry layers. This creates the crumbly, golden topping as it bakes.

5️⃣ Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible to ensure a crispy, buttery topping.

6️⃣ Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Keep an eye on it towards the end to avoid over-baking.

7️⃣ Let the dump cake cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. This cake is perfect on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.