3 Ingredient Strawberry Dump Cake (The Easiest Dessert You’ll Make)
This 3 Ingredient Strawberry Dump Cake is sweet, buttery and bursting with a rich strawberry filling, topped with a golden, slightly crisp cake layer. It has that perfect mix of soft, jammy fruit and a buttery cake topping that comes together with minimal effort.
It's the kind of dessert you make you will come back to, and make over and over. It works great when you need something quick, easy and guaranteed to be a hit. Perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute guests, or when you just want a simple sweet treat that is simple to make.
If you love simple desserts like this, you have to try our Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake or Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake.
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Ingredients
This recipe is all about simple ingredients that come together into a warm, buttery dessert with a sweet strawberry layer.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Strawberry Pie Filling: Creates a rich, jammy strawberry filling with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
- French Vanilla Cake Mix: Forms the buttery cake layer on top with a soft inside and golden brown finish.
- Unsalted Butter: Melts into the dry cake mix to create that classic buttery cake texture.
This one could not be simpler, grab a 9x13 baking dish and you are ready to make this simple dessert.
Variations
- Fresh Fruit Addition: Add fresh strawberries or other fresh berries for extra texture and flavor.
- Cake Mix Options: Swap in white cake mix or yellow cake mix for a slightly different flavor.
- Creamy Twist: Add small dollops of softened cream cheese throughout for a strawberry cheesecake-style version.
- Chocolate Version: Use chocolate cake mix for a chocolate strawberry dump cake variation.
How to Make Strawberry Dump Cake
This easy dump cake recipe is as simple as layering the ingredients, no mixing required.
Heat oven to 350F, placing the rack in the center.
Grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and evenly spread the pie filling on the bottom (note: if using fresh fruit, add in now).
Sprinkle cake mix over top as evenly as possible then place butter slices over the cake mix (do not mix the layers).
Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
Allow it to sit for a few minutes and serve warm.
Hint: Cut the butter into small squares and spread evenly so the cake mix bakes up golden.
Recipe Tips
- Don't Mix the Layers: Keep the layers separate for the best texture.
- Watch for Golden Brown: Bake until the top is golden and the strawberry filling is bubbling.
- Unbaked Look: It is normal to have some unbaked cake mix on top, if you want to crisp that up, you can add extra butter to those areas as soon as you notice them and keep baking based on the recipe instructions (I like to look around the 25 minute mark).
- Let It Rest: Allow the cake to sit briefly before serving so it sets slightly.
Another simple dessert with minimal prep, that never lasts is our No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies.
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Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Once cooled, place in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheating: Thaw in the fridge overnight and rewarm in an oven slowly.
Serving Suggestions
- Strawberry Desserts: Strawberry Galette, Fresh Strawberry Crisp, Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake and Strawberry Scones.
Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use your favorite pie filling.
Dump cakes rely on layering for their texture, creating a buttery cake topping over the fruit.
Yes, adding sliced strawberries or other fresh fruit is a great way to enhance the flavor. I often serve them on top as well.
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3 Ingredient Strawberry Dump Cake
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 3 19- ounce cans strawberry pie filling
- 1 375- gram box French vanilla cake mix
- 1 stick butter unsalted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F, placing the rack in the center.
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and evenly spread the pie filling on the bottom (note: if using fresh fruit, add in now).
- Sprinkle cake mix over top as evenly as possible then place butter slices over the cake mix (do not mix the layers).
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
- Allow it to sit for a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
- Don't Mix the Layers: Keep the layers separate for the best texture.
- Watch for Golden Brown: Bake until the top is golden and the strawberry filling is bubbling.
- Unbaked Look: It is normal to have some unbaked cake mix on top, if you want to crisp that up, you can add extra butter to those areas as soon as you notice them and keep baking based on the recipe instructions (I like to look around the 20 minute mark).
- Let It Rest: Allow the cake to sit briefly before serving so it sets slightly.
- Even Cuts: Cut the butter into small squares and spread evenly so the cake mix bakes up golden.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Once cooled, place in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months.
- Reheating: Thaw in the fridge overnight and rewarm in an oven slowly.
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