Strawberry Dump Cake: A Sweet and Simple Delight– If you’re looking for an easy dessert that’s as delicious as it is fuss-free, this Strawberry Dump Cake is the perfect choice. It’s the kind of dessert that comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. With fresh strawberries, strawberry pie filling, and a buttery golden cake topping, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Strawberry dump cake is one of the easiest desserts! Simple everyday ingredients provide that melt-in-your-mouth cake that is studded with strawberries in every single bite.
A no-effort dessert that literally you dump ingredients, bake, and devour. Boxed cake mix, fresh strawberries, pie filling, and butter are all you need for this easy strawberry dessert!
Dump cakes are a dessert that have been around for so long. A dump cake is great for a potluck event, unexpected guests when you need something quick, bake sales, and more. Dump cakes are a game-changing dessert, to say the least.
The beauty of this dump cake lies in its simplicity. All you need to do is layer fresh strawberries, a couple cans of strawberry pie filling, and sprinkle a buttery golden cake mix over the top. Then, just cut up some cold butter and scatter it over the cake mix before popping it in the oven. It bakes up beautifully, with the cake mix turning golden brown and crispy on top, while the strawberries and pie filling bubble up into a sweet, jammy filling underneath. The combination of warm, fruity goodness and the buttery cake topping is absolutely irresistible.
Why Make a Strawberry Dump Cake
- The ingredients to make this easy strawberry cake are literally basic staples. Cake mix, strawberries, pie filling, and butter.
- A crowd-approved dessert that you can serve plain or pair with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the flavor even more.
- You literally dump the ingredients into the baking dish and toss in the oven. A hands-off dessert that practically bakes itself.
- Versatile in the flavors you can use in terms of the cake mix, as well as the type of fruit you reach for.
- This a budget-friendly dessert to consider when you need something sweet but don’t have a budget to follow.
- A time-saving dessert that when you are short on time you can throw this cake together and walk away as it bakes. Then get the rest of your to-do list done while it bakes.
Ingredients You Will Need
Here is all you need to make this easy strawberry dump cake. Full measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Strawberries – You will reach for ripe and fresh strawberries that have been prepped. I like to chop the berries up for this recipe.
Canned Pie Filling – On top of the fresh berries you will also want to buy canned strawberry pie filling. Any brand of pie filling will work.
Cake Mix – Reach for a yellow or butter cake mix. Now, you can of course use a white cake mix if you want, but the butter cake mix creates incredible flavor to the dump cake.
Butter – Salted butter that is cold and sliced into cubes is what you will need. Make sure you use real butter, not margarine.
Now you can make this dump cake recipe without fresh strawberries. I find that the fresh strawberries paired with the canned pie filling tend to be the secret ingredient that truly takes this strawberry cake to a whole new level of flavor.
Common Questions That Get Asked
Can frozen strawberries be used instead of fresh ones?
Go right ahead and reach for frozen strawberries to replace the fresh strawberries in the recipe. Just thaw the berries enough that you can chop them up. Once the berries are chopped then add them to the baking dish and don’t worry about fully thawing the berries, they will thaw quickly in the oven as it bakes.
Does any flavor of cake mix work for this dump cake recipe?
Honestly, you can use any flavor of cake mix you want for a dump cake. From a white cake mix to a chocolate cake mix and all the flavors in between. I find that butter, yellow, and white cake mix works magically with strawberries, however, you can change it to what you prefer.
Can I use a sugar-free cake mix?
Go right ahead and reach for a sugar-free cake mix and sugar-free pie filling if you want a sugar-free dessert. Follow the same directions as you would with a regular cake mix.
Can I use a different type of fruit for this cake?
Any pie filling will work to make this dump cake. Peaches, apples, and other berries are all great fruits to consider. Or get creative and do peaches for the fresh fruit and canned strawberry pie filling for a mixed fruit dump cake.
What makes this recipe so perfect for busy days is how little effort it requires. No need to mix anything, just layer and bake! It’s the kind of dessert you can throw together in no time when you’re craving something sweet, or when you need a quick treat for a gathering. And if you really want to take it over the top, serve it warm with a dollop of whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Trust me, it’s heaven in a bite!
When you make dump cakes you will find there is so much room to create a dessert that fits your preference. Just know the biggest thing is to ensure you have a cake mix, pie filling, and real butter as the ingredients. Then play around with flavors to your liking.
Recipe Notes
- Make sure the strawberries are fresh and ripe. Otherwise, it can cause your cake to lack flavor.
- Use the correct size of the pan and make sure to coat it with butter or a cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Thinly slice the butter into cubes and place evenly over the cake. The butter melts and will make the dry cake mix turn into a cake. So having it spread properly over the cake is imperative.
- Have your oven preheated for at least 5 minutes before you place the cake in to bake.
- Make sure to follow the measurements in the recipe card to ensure the cake bakes up properly.
What’s even better is that you can easily customize this Strawberry Dump Cake to fit your tastes or what you have on hand. While this version uses fresh strawberries and strawberry pie filling, you could swap out the fruit for whatever you like — peaches, blueberries, or even mixed berries would work perfectly in this recipe. You can also play with the cake mix, using a different flavor like vanilla or yellow cake mix for a twist. The possibilities are endless, and this dessert is so versatile that you’ll never get bored of it. No matter how you make it, though, one thing’s for sure: it’s bound to be a hit every single time!
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate
I find that freezing any cake you do not eat right away is best. You will find the fruit will spoil if left out on the counter at room temperature. The cake can refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4-5 days.
Freezing
If you want you can also freeze any of the cake you do not eat right away. Simply place it in a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Then thaw it in the fridge overnight or warm it up in the microwave for a quick thaw.
Whether you’re making it for a weeknight dessert or bringing it to a family gathering, this Strawberry Dump Cake will quickly become a favorite. It’s simple, delicious, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
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Strawberry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 2 21-ounce cans of strawberry pie filling
- 1 15.25 ounce box butter golden cake mix
- ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks of salted butter, cold
- Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Spread the fresh strawberries evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Scoop the cans of strawberry pie filling into the pan and spread evenly over the fresh strawberries.
- Sprinkle on the butter golden cake mix as evenly as possible.
- Cut the cold butter into thin, even squares, and place the butter evenly across the top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown all over the top and bubbly on the sides.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving warm with whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional.
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