Description
This Best Strawberry Dump Cake recipe is a delightfully simple and quick dessert featuring layers of luscious strawberry pie filling topped with a golden, buttery cake crust. Perfectly sweet and fruit-forward, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort, making it ideal for busy days or last-minute gatherings. Optional fresh strawberries and whipped cream or vanilla ice cream add extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 2 (21-ounce) cans strawberry pie filling
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced
Cake Topping
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (dry, unprepared)
- ¾ cup cold butter, sliced (unsalted or salted based on preference)
Optional Toppings
- Cool Whip (or whipped cream)
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and facilitate easy serving.
- Layer the Filling: Evenly spread the two cans of strawberry pie filling over the bottom of the baking dish, creating a juicy and flavorful base.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the entire dry yellow cake mix evenly over the strawberry pie filling layer without stirring, ensuring the top will bake into a crust.
- Top with Butter: Arrange thin slices of cold butter evenly over the surface of the dry cake mix. Cover as much area as possible to help the cake topping become moist and golden as it bakes.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the filling bubbles visibly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or additional fresh sliced strawberries for extra freshness and creaminess.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, lightly grease a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker and layer the ingredients in the same order. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours or LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours until the filling is bubbly and the top is set.
- To prevent soggy topping in the slow cooker, place a double layer of paper towels under the lid to absorb condensation.
- Do not stir the cake mix and filling layers to retain the signature crumbly topping texture.
- Use cold butter slices for better melting and texture.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
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