Cinnamon Cream Cheese Crumble Dump Cake

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🧾 Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup (115g) butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 2 packages (450g total) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Filling

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Crumble Topping

  • ½ cup cake mix (taken from the box)
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to:

  • 180°C (350°F)

Grease a baking dish (9×13 inch recommended).

Step 2: Prepare the Cake Base

Take your cake mix and remove about ½ cup (you’ll use it later for the crumble topping).

In a bowl:

  • Mix the remaining cake mix with melted butter

Stir until it becomes crumbly.

Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your baking dish to form the base.

Step 3: Prepare Cream Cheese Layer

In another bowl:

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth
  • Add sugar and mix well
  • Add eggs one at a time
  • Add vanilla extract

Mix until creamy and lump-free.

Step 4: Add Cream Layer

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake base.

Spread evenly using a spatula.

Step 5: Add Cinnamon Filling

In a small bowl:

  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon

Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.

This creates that sweet cinnamon swirl flavor inside the cake.

Step 6: Prepare Crumble Topping

In a bowl:

  • Combine reserved cake mix (½ cup)
  • Add softened butter
  • Add brown sugar and cinnamon

Mix using your fingers until crumbly.

Step 7: Add Topping

Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top.

Do not press it down—leave it loose so it becomes crispy.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for:

  • 40–45 minutes

Until:

  • Top is golden brown
  • Center is set but slightly soft

Step 9: Cool

Let the cake cool for at least 20–30 minutes before serving.

This helps the layers set properly.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve warm for a gooey texture
  • Or chilled for a firmer cheesecake feel
  • Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Drizzle caramel sauce for extra flavor

🔥 Tips for Best Results

  • Use softened cream cheese (no lumps)
  • Don’t overbake (center should stay slightly soft)
  • Let it rest before cutting
  • Use real butter for best taste

🔄 Variations

🍏 Apple Cinnamon Version

Add apple pie filling between layers

🍫 Chocolate Version

Add chocolate chips or cocoa to crumble

🥜 Nutty Version

Add chopped pecans or walnuts

🍯 Caramel Version

Drizzle caramel inside layers

⚖️ Storage

  • Store in fridge up to 4 days
  • Reheat before serving if desired
  • Can be eaten cold like cheesecake

❤️ Why This Recipe Works

This dessert works because of layered textures:

  • Cake base = soft and buttery
  • Cream cheese = rich and creamy
  • Cinnamon sugar = warm flavor
  • Crumble = crispy topping

Each bite gives a mix of creamy, soft, and crunchy.

⚡ Quick Version (Lazy Method)

  1. Press dry cake mix + butter as base
  2. Add sweetened cream cheese mixture
  3. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar
  4. Add crumble
  5. Bake

Done with minimal effort.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness
  • Use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • Chill overnight for best slicing
  • Double cinnamon for stronger taste

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