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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Spread strawberry pie filling evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
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Spoon and gently spread the cheesecake mixture over the strawberry layer.
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Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly on top.
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Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
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Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
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Let cool for 30 minutes. Chill for firmer layers if desired.
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Top with whipped topping and garnish with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar before serving.