Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the strawberry pie filling layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the cream cheese layer.

Step 6

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix layer.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries if desired.