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strawberry spoon cake baked in a white oval casserole dish on black pot holders.
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Strawberry Spoon Cake

Strawberry Spoon Cake is the perfect combination of sweet, tart berry goodness and crumbly cake. This easy-to-make dessert is a dump-and-go recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, American Southern
Servings: 8
Calories: 419kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs strawberries Fresh strawberries. Washed, hulled, and quartered.
  • 3 oz strawberry Jello small box
  • 1 cake mix white or yellow, any brand
  • 4 oz butter unsalted
  • cup water
  • strawberries fresh, to serve with

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and spray a 2.5 quart casserole dish with non stick cooking spray.
  • Add the washed, hulled, and quartered strawberries into the casserole dish.
    2 lbs strawberries
  • Sprinkle the strawberry Jello evenly over all the strawberries. Be sure to use regular jello, not the sugar free.
    3 oz strawberry Jello
  • Next, sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the strawberries and Jello and lay the sliced pats of butter over the cake mix.
    1 cake mix, 4 oz butter
  • Gently pour the water over the butter and cake mix.
    1½ cup water
  • Place the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling up with juice.
  • Remove and cool until warm. Scoop out with a large serving spoon into bowls and top with additional fresh sliced strawberries, ice cream, heavy cream, or whipped cream.
    strawberries

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to not over bake the spoon cake. The cake should be just cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg