Description
Juicy strawberries are baked under a buttery cake topping with the subtle crunch and flavor of almonds. This easy dessert balances sweet fruit, golden cake, and nutty texture — perfect for potlucks, brunch, or family desserts.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
½ cup sliced almonds
1 box yellow or white cake mix (15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract
Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Fruit Layer: Spread strawberries evenly in the dish. Drizzle almond extract over the fruit.
Cake Layer: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries. Do not stir.
Top with Butter & Almonds: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix, then sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For extra almond flavor, toast the sliced almonds lightly before sprinkling on top.
- Frozen strawberries can be used without thawing; add 5 extra minutes to baking time.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American