Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake Recipe
This easy strawberry shortcake dump cake recipe is a simple layered dessert made with strawberries, cake mix and butter for a quick treat that tastes like classic strawberry shortcake with almost no prep.
Made with juicy strawberries and cake mix, it comes together quickly with almost no prep and bakes into a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat that feels homemade without the extra work.
The topping bakes into a golden buttery crust while the strawberries stay soft and jammy underneath, giving you that classic strawberry shortcake flavor in an easy scoop-and-serve dessert that’s perfect for spring gatherings, summer BBQs, or anytime you need a last-minute sweet fix.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake Dessert
- Tastes like a classic strawberry shortcake recipe with less effort
- Uses just a few pantry ingredients
- No mixing bowls required
- Ready for the oven in minutes
- Easy enough for beginner bakers
- Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight desserts
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake with Cake Mix
- Begin by prepping your baking dish. An 8×8 pan works perfectly—just give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray or grease it with butter.
- Spread the strawberry filling evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the strawberries. Do not stir — keeping the layers separate helps create that signature golden topping as it bakes.
- Then, pour the melted butter over the top of the cake mix.
- For an extra touch of freshness, add slices of sweet, fresh strawberries on top of the cake mix.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
Let the dump cake cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other fillings like cherry pie filling, blueberry or peach for a different take on this classic recipe.
You can use a 9×13 dish; just keep an eye on the baking time, as it might cook a bit faster.
Yes, you can! Prepare the cake as directed, but don’t bake it. Cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake and serve.
Yes, it’s generally a good idea to refrigerate dump cake after baking, especially if you have leftovers or if you plan to store it for more than a few hours.
Not properly distributing the cake mix and butter. It’s important to ensure that the cake mix is evenly sprinkled over the fruit filling, and the melted butter is drizzled evenly across the top. This helps create a balanced and delicious texture throughout the cake.
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Strawberry Shortcake Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box of Strawberry Cake Mix
- 2 sticks of butter melted
- 2 cans of strawberry pie filling
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 8×8 Casserole Dish with non-stick spray or grease with butter.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees,
- Spoon the pie filling into the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the cake mix over the strawberry pie filling.
- Pour the butter over the top of the cake.
- Top the dump cake with slices of fresh strawberries.
- Bake until your strawberry shortcake dump cake is bubbly and cooked, about 40-45 minutes.
- Serve your strawberry dump cake warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Wow. It looks delicious. I love chocolate cakes. So, I will try to make it. Your recipe will help me. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks soooo much for this recipe.
In one spot it says to use two cans of strawberry pie filling, later in the article it says to use one, which is it?
Sorry about that, it is 2 cans. I just updated it.
Can I half the recipe? I only have 1 can of strawberry pie filling
You can, just try and spread the filling as much as you can.