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Published: Jan 28, 2021 · Last Updated On: Sep 25, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Strawberry Dump Cake

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Completely made from scratch, this strawberry dump cake is a delightful treat that comes together in minutes! Plump juicy strawberries in a tender buttery cake, topped with toasted crunchy almond flakes - really what's not to love?!

strawberry dump cake in a round baking dish topped with almonds and fresh strawberries.

As the berry dump cake bakes, the fruit flavor gains more depth and intensifies. The juices bubble up and cook the crumb through and through. It’s the succulent strawberries that hold the sponge as opposed to the reverse. So, you get something that is pudding-esque and very delicately flavored.

With seasonal fruits, I’ve no impulse control because a cook’s job is made ten times easier with decent ingredients. Right now, strawberries are selling by the cartloads, so that’s what my fridge is overflowing with. And this strawberry cake truly celebrates the gorgeous fruit in all its glory! And did I mention it's ridiculously simple to make?

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Recipe Ingredients
  • How To Make Strawberry Dump Cake From Scratch
  • Top Tips
  • How To Serve Strawberry Dump Cake
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Easy Strawberry Recipes
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's incredibly easy to make! You literally dump everything in your cake pan and bake!

The strawberry dump cake gives you a luscious mouthful of fruits, imparting irresistible fresh flavors.

A quick last-minute dessert for your family or guests that will impress everyone.

I love that you make it in the baking pan and serve straight out of it. So much less cleanup!

strawberry dump cake with a serving spoon in a baking dish with a slice taken out.

Recipe Ingredients

Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen berries. I like to cut them in big chunks.

Sugar: I used regular granulated sugar in this recipe. You can use caster sugar, cane sugar, or raw sugar.

Flour: I used a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour. You can use 100% all-purpose instead or even your favorite gluten-free flour.

Butter: For a rich flavor and soft texture. I used melted unsalted butter here.

Milk: I did not add any eggs to the batter, instead I used almond milk. Feel free to add any milk of your choice.

Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Strawberry Dump Cake From Scratch

Dump cake is not a pretty label to hold, but it hits the nail on the head. When you’re looking for a super quick cake recipe, this method is the one to try. You keep layering ingredients in a dish and then slide the whole thing in the oven. 

Chopped strawberries tossed with sugar in a baking dish.

Step 1: Toss the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and place in a greased baking dish.

dry ingredients on top of the strawberries in a baking dish.

Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking powder, and sugar. Spoon over the strawberries.

Dry ingredients for the cake topped with milk and butter in the baking dish.

Step 3: Mix the butter, milk, and vanilla extract well and pour over the dry ingredients.

strawberry cake batter all mixed up roughly in a baking pan.

Step 4: Using a fork, mix all the ingredients in the cake pan.

Baked strawberry dump cake in a baking dish.

Step 5: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

Step 6: Let the simmering juices cool after the cake is finished baking. Then serve the unreservedly delicious cake as is.

Top Tips

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
  • You can use salted butter for this recipe. Just omit the salt.
  • If using frozen strawberries, please thaw and drain them.
  • You can substitute strawberries with any fruit of your choice.
  • Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.

How To Serve Strawberry Dump Cake

You know something wonderful is baking with the first whiff of heady sweet-scented homemade vanilla extract and fresh strawberries. When you take the first bite, the luscious aroma translates into a melody in your mouth.

That’s why the strawberry dump cake needs no accompaniment. I topped it with toasted almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. But my kids just had to try it with a scoop of ice cream, so that’s how I served it. You can also enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or spoons of plain Greek yogurt.

strawberry cake on a wooden plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Recipe FAQs

What is a dump cake?

Dump cakes are quick and easy desserts, similar to fruit cobblers, made by "dumping" ingredients into a cake pan without mixing them.

How do I store leftover strawberry dump cake?

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cake for up to 3 days.

How can I serve strawberry dump cake?

This cake is wonderful served warm or cold. But we LOVE this cake warm with a scoop of ice cream! That said, it's just as amazing as is with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.

How to make vegan strawberry dump cake?

You can easily make this cake vegan by substituting butter for coconut oil. Make sure you're using melted and cooled coconut oil.

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this strawberry dump cake as much as we do!

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strawberry dump cake in a round baking dish topped with almonds and fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Dump Cake

Natasha Minocha
Strawberry Dump Cake - Luscious, juicy, and pudding-like, this eggless strawberry cake couldn't be easier to make!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2.5 cups Strawberries, quartered
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Wholewheat flour
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted and cooled
  • 1/3 cup Almond milk You can use any milk you prefer
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180C. Grease a 9" cake pan.
  • Toss the strawberries with a tablespoon of sugar and place in the greased cake tin.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
  • Spoon over the strawberries.
  • Mix the butter, milk, and vanilla extract well and pour over the dry ingredients.
  • Using a fork, mix all the ingredients in the cake pan. Don't worry if there are some streaks of flour here and there.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes at 180C or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Dredge with icing sugar and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature.
  • You can use salted butter for this recipe. Just omit the salt.
  • If using frozen strawberries, please thaw and drain them.
  • You can substitute strawberries with any fruit of your choice.
  • Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Shaaista says

    February 03, 2023 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    Tried it a couple of times and it was delicious.
    I have tried quite a few recipes from your blog and simply love them. Thank you so much ❤️

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 04, 2023 at 11:43 am

      Thank you, Shaaista! I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipes here. So grateful for your kindness and support. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Manju says

    May 18, 2022 at 2:55 am

    How to use almond meal/flour in this recipe….replace whole wheat flour or APF

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      May 19, 2022 at 10:07 am

      Hi Manju, you could simply replace either of the flours with almond flour and follow the recipe as is. Hope this helps. Happy baking 🙂

      Reply
  3. Carla says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:49 pm

    can I make this with frozen strawberries, I dont have fresh ones right now!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 16, 2021 at 11:24 am

      Absolutely! This cake works well with frozen as well as fresh berries.

      Reply
  4. Rupal says

    February 10, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    I did try this last week amd turned out amazing. I paired it with Greek yogurt for breakfast.Thank you so much.
    Love trying your recipes

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Wow! Pairing with Greek yogurt sounds sublime! Thank you so much for trying this out, Rupal. xx

      Reply
  5. Khushbu says

    February 02, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    I must try this recipe.. thank u for sharing????

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      February 03, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Khushbu! xoxo

      Reply
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