Name: Crock Pot Strawberry Dump Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 strawberry cake mix; 2 cans strawberry pie filling; 1 stick butter; 2 cups strawberries; 1.5 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 tsp salt; 6 cups strawberries

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Crock Pot Strawberry Dump Cake

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Ingredients

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Crock Pot Strawberry Dump Cake

1 strawberry cake mix

2 cans strawberry pie filling(21 ounces each), or use homemade recipe

1 stick buttermelted

Instructions

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Instructions

Prepare slow cooker with nonstick spray.

Pour pie filling in bottom.

In a large bowl combine cake mix with melted butter until crumbly.

Sprinkle over pie filling in an even layer.

Cook on low 4 hours or on high 2 hours.

Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and enjoy!

Optional Homemade Pie Filling

In a saucepan stir together mashed strawberries with 1 1/2 cups water.

Bring to a boil then simmer on low for about 3 minutes.

Strain to equal 2 cups of juice, add water if needed.

Discard pulp.

In the saucepan combine juice, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.

Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until the mixture becomes clear and thick.

Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Stir in sliced strawberries.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prevent Soggy Cake Mix 🎂
Sprinkle the dry cake mix directly over the fruit without mixing—this creates a protective layer that absorbs moisture while staying light and fluffy rather than dense and wet.
Layer Butter Strategically 🧈
Dot half the butter on top of the fruit before adding cake mix, then dot the remaining butter over the dry mix to ensure even browning and maximum flavor distribution throughout.
Control Strawberry Moisture 🍓
If using fresh strawberries, lightly toss them with cornstarch before adding to the crock pot to absorb excess liquid and prevent the dessert from becoming overly soupy.
Perfect Cooking Time Window ⏱️
Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours rather than HIGH to allow the cake to rise properly and develop the ideal scoopable texture—checking at 4 hours prevents overcooking.
Enhance with Citrus Balance 🍋
Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled and add it just before serving to brighten the strawberry flavor and cut through the sweetness of the pie filling and cake mix.