Strawberry Dump Cake with Vanilla Cake Mix
This easy dessert captures the sweet flavor of ripe strawberries with a cozy vanilla cake topping. It requires minimal effort, just layer the ingredients and bake. The result is a warm, comforting, and crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 50min
- Total Time: 1h
- Yield: One 9x13 inch cake 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (21 oz) cans strawberry pie filling (about 4 cups)
- 1 (15.25 oz) box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a 9×13 inch baking dish; no greasing needed.
- Pour the strawberry pie filling into the dish. Spread evenly. If using, stir in vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the strawberry layer. Do not stir. Sprinkle the pinch of salt over the cake mix.
- Arrange the thin slices of cold butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Let the cake cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to allow it to set. Serve warm.
Notes
Do not stir the layers. For fresh berries, use 4-5 cups strawberries tossed with 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tbsp cornstarch. Leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 40
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