Description
This Gluten Free Strawberry Dump Cake is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert made with juicy strawberries and a buttery gluten-free cake topping. You simply layer the sweet berries, sprinkle on gluten-free cake mix, drizzle with melted butter, and bake until golden and bubbly. It tastes like a cross between strawberry cobbler and cake, with a jammy fruit layer underneath a crisp, tender top. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an easy weeknight treat—serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 box (15 oz) gluten-free yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry gluten-free cake mix evenly over the strawberries, covering the fruit completely. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, aiming to moisten as much of the surface as possible. Sprinkle cinnamon on top if using.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes so the filling thickens slightly.
- Scoop into bowls and serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant strawberries for the best flavor. If using frozen strawberries, thaw completely and drain well to prevent a watery filling. For extra crunch, sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped almonds or pecans over the buttered cake mix before baking. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 30–45 seconds or warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–15 minutes. You can also assemble the dish a few hours ahead and bake right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg