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This easy Strawberry Dump Cake recipe uses strawberry pie filling, cake mix and butter to make one of the easiest desserts ever. You can make it even better with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
I am all about easy recipes, and this easy strawberry pie filling dump cake is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make!
It’s basically an easier way to make strawberry cobbler and it’s just a combination of strawberry filling, yellow cake mix and butter — that’s it! The buttery cake mix crust is tender, flaky and absolutely delicious when combined with the flavor of the sweet strawberry filling.
Why you’ll love this easy dessert!
It’s practically foolproof. Even if you’re not a baker, you can make this!
It’s a classic dump cake with 3 ingredients — nothing extra. Just dump and bake!
Perfect for potlucks and all of your spring and summer celebrations. My kids gobble this one up fast!
What You Need
Here are the basics. You can find the full amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Canned strawberry pie filling — 2 cans
- Boxed yellow cake mix
- Butter
How to Make Strawberry Dump Cake
First, preheat oven, and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Next, spoon the strawberry pie filling into the baking pan, making sure to spread it evenly along the bottom of the baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix on top of the pie filling. Then, spread the cake mix with a spatula or knife so that the pie filling is completely covered by cake mix.
Next, slice butter thinly into small pats. Then, place the thin slices of butter in neat rows all over the top of the cake mix. Bake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes. When it’s ready, your strawberry dump cake will have a golden brown, crunchy topping and hot, bubbly strawberry filling.
Quick Tips
I like to lightly press the cake mix into the filling. This is so there won’t be any clumps of cake mix after baking.
You might have to cut the butter into smaller pieces to make sure that the cake mix is covered.
Enjoy this perfect dessert with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, and juicy fresh strawberries on the side!
How to Store a Dump Cake
You can leave the cake out at room temperature for a little while if your kitchen is cool, or place it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Just make sure to keep leftovers in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap.
If you want, you can also freeze the dump cake in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Enjoy any leftover cake straight from the fridge, at room temperature, or heat in in the microwave at low power for a few seconds.
Variations
Instead of using yellow cake mix, try a box of white cake mix or strawberry cake mix. Or, use chocolate cake mix for a chocolate strawberry dump cake.
If you don’t want to slice up a stick of butter, pour melted butter over the top layer of the dry cake mix before baking the cake.
A dust of powdered sugar over some fresh berries is a delicious way to add a little extra pizzazz to your yummy cake!
You can also make Instant Pot dump cake and slow cooker dump cake. We have made the Instant Pot cherry dump cake with cherry pie filling and crock pot peach cobbler using canned peaches with great results!
More Dump Cake Recipes to Try
- peach dump cake
- pineapple dump cake
- apple pie dump cake
- pumpkin dump cake
- lemon dump cake
- blueberry dump cake
- chocolate cherry dump cake
- caramel apple dump cake
The Easiest Strawberry Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 21 oz cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
- 2 sticks butter thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish with butter or non-stick spray
- Spoon strawberry pie filling into the baking dish, and spread evenly with spatula.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix on top of the pie filling, and spread with a spatula or knife so that it covers the filling
- Place pats of butter in neat rows over cake mix
- Bake in preheated oven uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is hot and bubbly
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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What a show piece. Had it over the weekend for a small get together. What a hit! A new family favorite!
This looks SO good! Can’t wait to give this a try!
I made this with my kids and they loved every second. It came out perfect and was super delicious!
This Strawberry Dump Cake was a huge hit at at my house!!
Such an easy way to make strawberry cake!
This is the easiest and most delicious dump cake! I’ll be making it over and over again.
I am drooling on this cake! Love that creamy and flavorful strawberry filling!
I adore this recipe! It looks delicious, and it’s so easy. I think this would be a great one to make with the kids or for a dessert on a night when you don’t have a lot of time.
Another super simple recipe for me to do with the grandkids! They did almost all if it them selves! Second helpings for all!
We love it, too! Thanks so much, Betty!