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Strawberry Dump Cake

This Strawberry Dump Cake is a bright, comforting dessert that combines the amazing flavor of strawberries with a buttery cake topping, all in a simple, quick assembly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Fruit
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries Use thawed frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t in season; drain excess liquid before baking if very watery.
Sweetener
  • 1 cup sugar
Baking Mix
  • 1 box yellow cake mix You can use other cake mixes for different flavors.
Fats
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure the butter is melted and drizzled evenly for the best topping.
Liquids
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread the strawberries out evenly and sprinkle with sugar.
  3. Pour the dry cake mix over the strawberries in an even layer.
  4. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, then pour the water over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat gently.