Easy 4 Ingredient Baked Strawberry Dessert Recipe
If you’re looking for an easy baked strawberry dessert that tastes like summer in every bite, this 4-ingredient strawberry dump cake is the perfect recipe. Made with fresh strawberries, yellow cake mix, butter, and sugar, this simple dessert comes together in minutes with almost no prep.
As it bakes, the strawberries become sweet and jammy while the buttery cake topping turns golden and crisp. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, celebrating the Fourth of July, or simply craving a comforting homemade dessert, this recipe is guaranteed to impress family and friends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 simple ingredients.
- Quick and easy with minimal preparation.
- Perfect for summer parties, potlucks, and holidays.
- Delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Budget-friendly and beginner-friendly.
- Made with fresh seasonal strawberries.
- Easy to customize with blueberries or lemon cake mix.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the sliced strawberries evenly in a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the strawberries.
- Cover the fruit with the dry yellow cake mix without stirring.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow the dessert to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Tips & Variations
- Add fresh blueberries for a festive red, white, and blue dessert.
- Use white or lemon cake mix for a different flavor.
- Reduce the sugar if your strawberries are naturally sweet.
- Bake a few extra minutes for an extra crispy topping.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Serving Suggestions
This baked strawberry dessert pairs perfectly with:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Fresh whipped cream
- Fresh blueberries
- Greek yogurt for breakfast leftovers
- Hot coffee or iced tea
Storage
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm individual servings in the microwave before serving.
