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Strawberry Dump Cake

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.

Strawberry dump cake

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:

A plate filled with strawberry dump cake topped with strawberry ice cream and a mint leaf

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.
Strawberry dump 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.
A plate of strawberry dump cake topped with strawberry ice cream

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
Cake mix, strawberry, pie filling, butter

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

Strawberry Dump Cake filled with strawberry pie filling topped with a buttery yellow cake mix cobbler topping.
Servings: 6
Author: Stephanie
Print Recipe
Plated strawberry dump cake topped with strawberry ice cream
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes

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

To prevent your cake from developing dry spots, check on it halfway through the baking time and add a pad of butter or spray a little olive oil onto the dry areas to provide moisture.

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10 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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.

  2. 5 stars
    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!

  3. 5 stars
    Nothing beats a 3 ingredient dessert that looks this amazing and tastes this good! Thanks for sharing an easy and delicious dessert!

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