Description
Strawberry Dump Cake is an easy and comforting dessert made with sweet strawberry pie filling, buttery cake mix topping, and minimal prep work. This warm cobbler-style dessert bakes into a golden, fruity treat that is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or quick weeknight desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 ounces) strawberry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup cold butter, sliced into thin pats
- Cooking spray or extra butter for greasing the pan
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the strawberry pie filling into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the strawberry filling, covering it completely.
- Arrange the thin slices of cold butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm on its own or with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use strawberry cake mix for a stronger berry flavor.
- White cake mix creates a lighter and sweeter dessert.
- Add fresh sliced strawberries for extra texture.
- Blueberries or raspberries can be added for a mixed berry variation.
- Top with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a decorative finish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
