Ina Garten Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe
The Ina Garten Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe is a magic trick. This dish is warm and very fruity.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh sliced strawberries.
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar.
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- 1 box premium yellow cake mix.
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter.
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Vanilla ice cream for serving.
Instructions
Prep the Fruit
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries first. Slice them into thick and even pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Season the Berries
- Add the sugar to the sliced berries. Pour in the fresh lemon juice now. Stir gently so the berries stay whole.
Grease the Pan
- Spray your baking dish with cooking spray. This prevents the cake from sticking later. Wipe any extra spray with a towel.
Layer the Fruit
- Spread the berries in the baking dish. Make sure the layer is very even. Pour all the sweet juices in too.
Add the Cake Mix
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over fruit. Do not stir the mixture at all. Level the powder with a clean hand.
Slice the Butter
- Cut the cold butter into thin squares. Place them evenly over the dry mix. Cover as much surface as you can.
Add the Crunch
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the butter. Add a light dusting of ground cinnamon. This adds a very warm, cozy smell.
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the cake for forty-five minutes. The top should be bubbly and brown.
Cool and Serve
- Remove the dish from the hot oven. Let it sit for fifteen minutes total. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for the best flavor.
- Do not stir the layers together ever.
- Slice the butter very thin for coverage.
- Use a high-quality cake mix for texture.
- Add a pinch of salt to the fruit.
- Toast the pecans before adding them in.
- Watch the edges so they do not burn.
- Serve it warm for the best taste.
- Use a glass dish to see the layers.