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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
Course Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

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

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread the strawberries out evenly and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Pour the dry cake mix over the strawberries in an even layer.
  • Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, then pour the water over the top.

Baking

  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and bubbly.
  • 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.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dessert, Fruit Cake, Quick Cake, Strawberry Dump Cake