Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Pour strawberry pie filling into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the filling evenly across the bottom.
- In a medium bowl, combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Mix until crumbly and well combined.
- Sprinkle the cake mix mixture evenly over the strawberry filling.
- If using pecans, sprinkle them over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Special Notes
This incredibly easy dump cake gets its name from the simple "dump and bake" method. The strawberry filling creates a sweet, fruity base while the cake mix forms a crispy, buttery topping. This recipe is perfect for beginners or when you need a quick dessert. You can use any flavor of pie filling - cherry, apple, or peach all work well. The cake is best served warm, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave.