I'm a sucker for desserts that are surprisingly easy to prepare. One of my favorites is this Strawberry Dump Cake, which is not only simple but also incredibly satisfying. This dessert combines the luscious sweetness of strawberry pie filling with the rich, buttery crumble from the cake mix.

It’s a treat my daughter has been making since she was just a toddler, and she loves the easy process of layering the ingredients together. Just add the pie filling to a baking dish, sprinkle the dry cake mix on top, and add dollops of butter to create a beautiful crumble once baked. This quick and effortless dessert is perfect for family gatherings or potlucks, and it's guaranteed to impress and please a crowd.
Dump Cake Recipes:

What is Strawberry Dump Cake?
- A dump cake is a simple dessert that involves combining all the ingredients in a baking dish and then baking them. This particular version features strawberry pie filling. Because it has a layer of filling beneath a layer of topping, it resembles a cobbler more than a traditional cake.

What do I serve with this?
- Fresh cut strawberries
- Vanilla ice cream
- Cool whip
RECIPE FAQs-
- Can I add something to give it a little crunch?
- You can always add shaved almonds and chopped walnuts to the top when baking to give the cake a crunchy texture.
- Do I need to mix the ingredients together once in the pan?
- No, the best part of it being a dump cake is that you can simply dump the ingredients into the pan in the order they are listed and bake with no mixing or extra steps.
- Do I need to cover the cake while it is baking?
- You should leave your cake uncovered while baking. However, if your cake is browning too quickly, then you can loosely cover it while it finishes baking. Additionally, note that baking time can be influenced by altitude and humidity.

What are substitutions that I can make?
- White cake mix – you could use a white cake mix as an alternative.
- Butter – here, you must use real butter and not margarine, as it will be too greasy and not leave a good aftertaste.
How should I store the cake?
- Strawberry Dump Cake should be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The cake is good, both cold and warm, so if you want to warm your slice after having stored it in the refrigerator, you can microwave it for 10-15 seconds.
Strawberry Dump Cake Ingredients
- 2 (21 oz) cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter, melted

How to make Strawberry Dump Cake?
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking pan.



Spread the strawberry pie filling into the baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the filling. Pour the melted butter over the top of the cake mix in an even layer.


Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Serve with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Strawberry Dump Cake

Equipment
- 9x13 baking pan
- Grease or non-stick spray
- Spatula
- Can opener
Ingredients
- 2 21 oz cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 15.25 oz box white cake mix
- ½ cup salted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling into the baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the filling. Pour the melted butter over the top of the cake mix in an even layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve with a scoop of strawberry ice cream.
Notes
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This cake is a must-make for this summer. I needed a quick dessert to bring to a cookout yesterday and it did not disappoint. Everyone LOVED it. I can’t wait to make your other dump cake recipes.
I’m so glad everyone loved it! Be sure to check out the cherry pineapple dump cake next it’s our favorite.
Love the simplicity and the short ingredient list. Definitely a keeper 🙂
I’m glad you like it!
This recipe will be our new go-to for sure. It was so simple to make and was a huge crowd pleaser. Everyone thought I took so much time to make such a lovely dessert; it was fun!
I just love sneaky desserts like this that make you look like you put in so much effort when you don’t have to.
Nothing beats a 3 ingredient dessert that looks this amazing and tastes this good! Thanks for sharing an easy and delicious dessert!
No problem! I’m glad you were able to enjoy this easy dump cake recipe.
Love easy dump cake recipes like this, quick question can I use chocolate cake mix instead?
Yes! That would be an amazing substitution. It would give you that great flavor like a chocolate covered strawberry.