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Easy Irresistible Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A quick and easy strawberry dump cake that combines juicy berries with a buttery, crispy cake topping. Perfect for summer gatherings and last-minute desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or 2 cans 14 oz each sliced strawberries in syrup)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, recommended if using fresh strawberries)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the middle for even baking.
  2. If using fresh strawberries, rinse, hull, and slice about 4 cups. Toss with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl or directly in the baking dish. If using canned strawberries, drain most syrup but keep a little for juiciness.
  3. Spread the strawberries evenly in the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan.
  4. Evenly distribute the entire box of yellow cake mix over the strawberries without mixing.
  5. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon vanilla extract evenly over the cake mix if using.
  6. Lay thin slices of 1 cup unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbly.
  8. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not stir the cake mix into the berries; layering is key. Slice butter thinly for even melting. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Can substitute butter with plant-based margarine or coconut oil for dairy-free. Use gluten-free cake mix or almond flour for gluten-free version. Add nuts on top for crunch.

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Keywords: strawberry dump cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, quick cake, no-mix cake, berry dessert

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