Strawberry Dump Cake with Fresh Berries
A no-mix, single-dish dessert combining fresh strawberries, sweet pie filling, and a golden crumb topping. Easy to assemble and bursting with flavor, this cobbler-like cake is ready in an hour.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: All Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
21 oz strawberry pie filling (sugar-preserved)
15.25 oz yellow cake mix (gluten-free option available)
½ cup unsalted butter, cold
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
½ tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
Spread 2 cups of fresh strawberries evenly in the dish
Pour 21 oz of strawberry pie filling over the strawberries
Drizzle 1 tsp vanilla extract across the surface
Sprinkle 2 tbsp granulated sugar (if using)
Top with ½ tsp freshly grated lemon zest
Evenly sprinkle 15.25 oz of yellow cake mix over the mixture
Place cold butter slices (¼ inch thick) spaced 1 inch apart on top
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown
Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving warm
Notes
Preheat baking dish for 10 minutes to prevent sogginess
Use room temperature butter for even topping
Let cake rest before serving for cleaner slices
Substitute margarine for butter if desired