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The sweet smell of summer

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Jul 26, 2015 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Ahhhh, hello there my friends!  The sweet smell of summertime is full blown in the air. It’s been a great summer, between our family vacation, family visiting, Alex graduating and the kids on the constant go. Today, I am sharing a scrumptious strawberry dump cake recipe.

 Summertime memories are always the fondest of them all for me personally.  Being a kid growing up in WNY was truly a time to spend day and well into the late evenings outdoors.  Whether it be picnic’s at the park, splashing in a friends pool, or heading up to Canada to enjoy a day at Crystal Beach in Lake Ontario.

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Crystal Beach Amusement Park occupied waterfront land within Crystal Beach from 1888 until the park’s closure in 1989.

  We spent a lot of time in the summer crossing the border to head on over to the beach.  The second I hit the park, or should I say ran in the park, my first stop was always the Salt water taffy stand.  I will never forget that park and the sweetness of the treats, the rides, and the overnight beach house stays our family would take.

The minute I lit my new Yankee Candle® Salt water taffy scent, all those fond memories came flooding in. The smell of a seaside tradition, with all your favorite fruit flavors and creamy vanilla all rolled into one.

salt water taffy Yankee Candle

 My husband and I reminisce often about Crystal Beach.  We sort of chuckle and say we probably were both there at the same time and never knew our destiny to one day meet.  All of his favorite rides, were my favorite rides.  We even remember the loud tunes that would play over and over again. The Himilaya was both our favorite ride.  It was a sad day when that park closed.  We would have loved to take our boys there and share with them the same fond memories.  Of course, they are too busy making their own, and sort of think Mike and I are big nerds anyhow.  They have no idea how cool I really was:)

Today was sort of a chill day. Pretty soon, we will be packing up our older son to head on off to college. I decided I would bake yet another  dump cake considering here shortly, I will feel down in the dumps, it only seemed fitting.  I never tried this combination and admit, I made this one up.

strawberry dump cake

I have made so many different variations of dump cakes and can’t believe I never did a strawberry version.  I couldn’t resist the colorful cake mix when I saw it.  It may be a limited edition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still make this dump cake variation yourself.  You just will have to buy two cake mixes instead of one.   how to make a strawberry dump cake

 I could have eaten the entire can of these delicious strawberries.  Probably not a good idea though. So I waited for the cake to bake.

dump cake strawberry version

 This old bundt pan was my husband’s Grandmothers.  I can only imagine all the good bake goods she whipped up.

strawberry pink and yellow dump cakeI have done my own fair share if I do say so myself.

Pin it, make it:)

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straberry yellow pink dump cake

 And that is that my friends.  Let the summer festivities carry on for the short time we have left.

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Strawberry dump cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 21 oz. cans of strawberry pie filling
  • 1 or two boxes of cake mix.If you can't find the yellow/strawberry combination simply buy two boxes and half and half the cake mixes into the recipe
  • 1 stick of butter
  • White chocolate morsels optional

Instructions
 

  • With all my dump cakes I prefer the bundt pan. You can use a 13x9 pan as well. Spray the bottom of the pan with Pam non stick spray.
  • Layer the bottom with the strawberry pie filling, both cans
  • Sprinkle cake mix on top. Again if you have to do half and half of yellow and strawberry that is fine.
  • Top with butter pats evenly around.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown on top. Approximately 35-45 minutes depending on oven variations.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of icecream, or whip cream. Enjoy!

Notes

Do not attempt flipping this cake on over to a serving dish. You will have a mess. This is more of scooper and serve.

 

 

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Comments

  1. Diane Weeks

    July 26, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I used to work nearby at a women’s home called Turning Point in Ridgeway. (The home isn’t there anymore) I would bike to Crystal Beach and walk along the beach. That was in 1987-89. There was no park there at the time. It is a bustling beach town again with cabins to rent etc. And, I got that job while I was at Bible School in Lima New York! Such a nice easy dessert! I’ve pinned it to make later. Have a great week! Diane

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    • debbiedoo's

      July 26, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Diane! I am pretty sure the park closed in 1989. Could have been earlier..although I graduated HS in 1984 and I know I went there up until I was at least 16. WOW, how time flies. It felt like yesterday. Glad to here it is bustling beach town again.

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  2. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    July 27, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Another great recipe to add to my Debbie’s Dump Cakes Section in my recipe box!….you certainly are having a busy and wonderful summer filled with many milestones!

    Reply
  3. Ann

    July 27, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Seems my best family memories are from summertime too. It’s just more relaxed and unscheduled. I have to be honest and say I had no idea there was such a thing as strawberry pie filling. 🙂 Definitely giving this one a try!

    Reply
  4. Cindy

    July 27, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Cake looks yummy! Need a slice now with my coffee! Thanks for sharing. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  5. carol bittner

    July 27, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    This cake looks so yummy; gonna try it next week end when we have company.
    It will take some adjusting when your son goes off to school; but I think I know you will just ‘get down to business’ and kick butt with all your wonderful crafting ideas. You’ll fill you time and your mind with exciting new ideas. Good luck to your son and the rest of your lovely family.
    Hugs, Carol

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    • debbiedoo's

      July 27, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Thank You Carol! I think you are right with getting down to business. Enjoy the dump cake. It’s delish!

      Reply
  6. Tina

    July 27, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    I’m from WNY too and remember Chrystal Beach. What a wonderful park and beach. Their waffle cakes were always a take home memory!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      July 27, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      OMG yes they were! I forgot about those. I would get those every year at the Erie County fair too!

      Reply
  7. Raquel

    July 27, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Yum! Another great dump cake! And strawberries are so indicative of summer and summer memories. I loved being outside in the evenings especially in the summer – my favorite season. I also love that you have grandma’s pan, those are so special to cook with.

    Reply
  8. Gina

    July 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    The cake looks great, Debbie! I can always count on your for an easy & yummy dessert!

    Reply
  9. Gina

    July 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    You, that comment should say, ” count on you”!

    Reply

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