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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 15, 2022 by Dee

    Strawberry Dump Cake is a delicious dessert with 3 ingredients. This easy dump cake recipe is the perfect dessert for spring and summer and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! via @meamel

    Strawberry Dump Cake is a delicious dessert with 3 ingredients. This easy dump cake recipe is the perfect dessert for spring and summer and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

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    strawberry dump cake on a plate with fresh strawberries and scoop of vanilla ice cream

    I am all about easy recipes, and this easy strawberry dump cake recipe is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make!

    This simple recipe is 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!

    Some of our other dump cake recipes include peach dump cake, pineapple dump cake, apple pie dump cake, pumpkin dump cake, lemon dump cake and blueberry dump cake.

    dry cake mix and strawberry filling and butter on the table

    Ingredients

    You only need 3 simple ingredients for this strawberry dump cake recipe. You can find them in your grocery store or online:

    • Canned strawberry pie filling -- 2 cans of strawberry pie filling
    • Boxed yellow cake mix
    • Butter 

    How to Make Strawberry Dump Cake

    First, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Then, grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. I use a 9x13in baking pan.

    Next, spoon the strawberry pie filling into the baking pan, making sure to spread it evenly along the bottom of the baking dish.

    spoon strawberry pie filling into baking pan

    Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the pie filling. Then, spread the cake mix with a spatula or knife so that the pie filling is completely covered by cake mix.

    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.

    smooth dry cake mix over pie filling in baking pan with red spatula

    Next, slice butter thinly into small pads. Then, place the thin slices of butter in neat rows all over the top of the cake mix.

    You might have to cut the butter pads into smaller pieces to make sure that the cake mix is covered.

    And that's it! Just a few simple steps and a couple minutes of prep, and you're ready to bake this delicious cake!

    slices of butter over dry cake mix in baking pan

    Cooking Time

    Bake the dump cake uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes in a preheated oven.

    When it's ready, your strawberry dump cake will have a golden brown, crunchy topping and hot, bubbly strawberry filling.

    Enjoy this perfect dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a little whipped cream, and juicy fresh strawberries on the side!

    baked strawberry dump cake on the table

    How to Store

    Strawberry dump cake can be stored multiple ways. You can leave the cake out at room temperature for a little while if your kitchen is cool, or refrigerate it up to 4 days.

    Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container.

    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 microwaved at low power for a few seconds.

    Variations

    There are a couple great ways to customize this easy dessert.

    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!

    slice of strawberry dump cake with strawberry filling and fresh strawberries and ice cream

    Easy Strawberry Dump Cake

    Published by Dee
    Strawberry Dump Cake is a delicious dessert with 3 ingredients. This easy dump cake recipe is the perfect dessert for spring and summer and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 102 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 21 oz cans strawberry pie filling
    • 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
    • 1½ sticks butter thinly sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Grease a 9x13 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 over 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, and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is hot and bubbly

    Notes

    Nutritional amounts are approximate.
    Cake may take 40 to 50 minutes depending upon individual ovens.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    Dump cakes are some of the easiest dessert recipes. When you're looking to make your next no fuss dessert, the sweet strawberries and gooey cake make this best strawberry dump cake recipe a great option!

    For more great recipes, delicious strawberry desserts, easy cake recipe ideas sure to be family favorites, and treats that take little effort, subscribe to the newsletter and follow me on social media!

    My family thinks this is the best dump cake recipe ever. If you agree, please leave a star rating and comment.

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    1. Juliane says

      March 28, 2022 at 12:52 am

      This looks SO good! Can't wait to give this a try!5 stars

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    2. Amanda says

      March 27, 2022 at 3:02 pm

      I made this with my kids and they loved every second. It came out perfect and was super delicious!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Erika says

      March 27, 2022 at 8:14 am

      This Strawberry Dump Cake was a huge hit at at my house!!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Erik says

      March 25, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Such an easy way to make strawberry cake!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Amanda says

      March 25, 2022 at 4:14 am

      This is the easiest and most delicious dump cake! I'll be making it over and over again.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Catalina says

      March 25, 2022 at 4:11 am

      I am drooling on this cake! Love that creamy and flavorful strawberry filling!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      March 25, 2022 at 2:27 am

      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.5 stars

      Reply
    8. Betty says

      March 18, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      Another super simple recipe for me to do with the grandkids! They did almost all if it them selves! Second helpings for all!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 19, 2022 at 9:34 pm

        We love it, too! Thanks so much, Betty!

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