Description
This Easy Strawberry Dump Cake is a simple, no-fuss dessert that combines fresh strawberries, strawberry pie filling, and a buttery cake mix baked to golden perfection. Topped with cold butter slices and served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, it’s a perfect, crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped or sliced
- 42 ounces strawberry pie filling
Cake Topping
- 15.25 ounces butter cake mix
- ¾ cup salted butter, cold, cut into thin slices
To Serve
- Whipped cream (Cool Whip or similar)
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly with baking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Strawberries: Place the fresh chopped or sliced strawberries evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Then, scoop the strawberry pie filling over the fresh strawberries and spread it out evenly using a rubber spatula.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the butter cake mix evenly over the strawberry layers. Use a spatula if needed to spread the cake mix into an even layer to cover the fruit completely.
- Top with Butter: Cut the cold salted butter into thin, even squares or slices. Distribute these butter slices evenly across the entire surface of the cake mix to ensure a rich, crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Bake until the top is golden brown and crispy, and the strawberry filling underneath is bubbling hot.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time helps the filling to set for easier serving.
- Serve: Serve the dump cake warm, topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect dessert experience.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ripe strawberries in season for maximum flavor.
- Keep the butter cold for easier slicing and to achieve a flaky topping.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven, checking for a golden crust and bubbling filling.
- Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cake mix for a warm spice twist.
- This dessert can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
