Slow Cooker Strawberry Dump Cake

This Slow Cooker Strawberry Dump Cake is an effortless dessert that tastes like a classic homemade berry cobbler. As it cooks, the strawberries become soft and syrupy, while the buttery cake topping turns tender with lightly golden edges. The best part? There’s no batter to prepare—simply layer the ingredients, switch on the slow cooker, and let it handle the rest.

Whether you’re making dessert for a family meal, a holiday gathering, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this easy recipe is delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream.

Ingredients

Fruit Layer

Ingredient	Amount
Sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)	4 cups
Lemon juice (optional)	1 tablespoon
Ground cinnamon (optional)	1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla extract (optional)	1 teaspoon

Cake Layer

Ingredient	Amount
White or yellow cake mix	1 box (15.25 oz)
Unsalted butter, melted	1/2 cup

Optional Toppings

Ingredient	Amount
Vanilla ice cream	As desired
Whipped cream	As desired
Fresh strawberry slices	As desired

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker

Coat the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with a light layer of butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Layer the Strawberries

Spread the sliced strawberries evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.

If desired, drizzle the berries with lemon juice and vanilla extract, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Gently toss everything together before smoothing the fruit into an even layer.

Step 3: Add the Cake Mix

Evenly scatter the dry cake mix over the strawberries.

Avoid mixing the layers. Leaving them undisturbed creates the classic dump cake texture.

Step 4: Pour on the Butter

Slowly drizzle the melted butter across the surface of the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the dry mixture as possible.

Step 5: Cook

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook using one of the following settings:

• High: 2 to 2½ hours
• Low: Approximately 4 hours

The dessert is finished when the strawberry filling is bubbling and the cake topping has set with a lightly golden appearance.

Step 6: Let It Rest

Switch off the slow cooker and remove the lid.

Allow the dump cake to sit uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes so the topping can firm up before serving.

Step 7: Serve

Spoon generous portions into serving bowls, making sure each serving includes both the warm strawberry filling and the buttery cake topping.

Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or extra fresh strawberries if you like.

Serving Suggestion

For an extra indulgent dessert, serve each portion while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and garnish with freshly sliced strawberries. The combination of warm, juicy fruit and cold, creamy ice cream creates an irresistible contrast in flavor and texture.