Description

This Strawberry Almond Dump Cake bakes into a warm, bubbly strawberry layer with a buttery golden cake topping and crunchy toasted almonds. I love how quickly it comes together with simple pantry ingredients, yet it tastes like a cozy homemade dessert. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an easy crowd-pleaser that feels comforting and special.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (21 oz each) strawberry pie filling
1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Optional: 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (for extra fruit)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly in the bottom of the dish. If using fresh strawberries, scatter them over the filling.
In a small bowl, stir the almond extract into the melted butter.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the strawberry layer. Do not stir.
Drizzle the melted butter mixture slowly and evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
Sprinkle the salt over the top, then finish with sliced almonds.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top turns golden and the strawberry filling bubbles around the edges.
Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm. Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you like.

Notes

For a deeper almond flavor, toast the sliced almonds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before using. You can swap strawberry pie filling for cherry, blueberry, or mixed berry. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes to keep the topping crisp (microwave works, but softens the crust). Freeze tightly wrapped portions up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: B
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg