Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice until evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.

3. 3

   Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drop spoonfuls evenly over the strawberry layer, then gently spread into a thin layer—small streaks are fine.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer. Drizzle the melted butter over the top, making sure to cover as much of the surface as possible. If using nuts, sprinkle them evenly on top.

5. 5

   Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

6. 6

   Allow the dump cake to cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.