Description
This strawberry dump cake recipe uses fresh strawberries for a vibrant, juicy filling and a buttery cake topping. It’s a simple yet crowd-pleasing dessert, great for summer gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you need a quick, fruity treat.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on berry sweetness)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (or sliced into thin pats)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for brightness)
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.Prepare Strawberries:
In a bowl, mix fresh strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla (if using).
Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.Add Cake Mix:
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries. Do not stir.Top with Butter:
Drizzle melted butter evenly across the top (or dot with thin slices of butter for a crumblier texture).Bake:
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly.Serve:
Cool slightly before serving. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
📝 Notes & Tips:
Berry Variations: Add blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a mixed berry dump cake.
Less Sweet Option: Reduce sugar or skip if your strawberries are very ripe and sweet.
Cake Mix Swaps: Try lemon cake mix for a bright twist, or strawberry cake mix for double berry flavor.
Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American