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3-Ingredient Strawberry Dump Cake

This strawberry dump cake is made with just 3 ingredients and comes together in under 45 minutes with almost NO effort! The strawberries bake down into a jammy, bubbling filling while the cake mix and butter create the most golden, buttery crust on top. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it tastes like something that took hours to bake!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix I used Miss Jones gluten-free cake mix
  • 12 tablespoons butter cold and sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place strawberries and 2 tablespoons of the cake mix in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then stir to coat the strawberries in the cake mix.
  • Sprinkle the remaining dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries. Do not stir!
  • Place sliced butter pieces evenly across the top of the cake mix.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown on top and the filling is bubbling.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not follow the cake mix box directions — use the dry powder straight from the box.
  • Use cold butter, not melted, for the best golden, even crust.
  • Spread the cake mix completely to the edges so there are no dry pockets of powder.
  • For a softer cake layer, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Easily made gluten-free with a GF cake mix (I love Miss Jones!).
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30–60 seconds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g