Slow Cooker Strawberry Dessert

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 (15.25 oz) box white or yellow cake mix
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Optional

• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prep the Slow Cooker

• Lightly grease the insert or use a slow-cooker liner.

2. Add the Strawberries

• Spread the strawberries evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
• If using, drizzle with lemon juice and vanilla extract.

3. Add the Cake Mix

• Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the strawberries.
• Do not stir.

4. Add the Butter

• Drizzle the melted butter as evenly as possible over the cake mix.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.

5. Cook

• Cover and cook:
  • High: 2–3 hours
  • Low: 4–5 hours

The dessert is done when the fruit is bubbling and the topping appears set and lightly golden around the edges.

6. Serve

• Let stand for 10–15 minutes before serving.
• Spoon into bowls and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Excellent with:

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Whipped cream
• Fresh strawberries
• A drizzle of cream

Storage

• Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
• Not ideal for freezing, as the topping can become soggy after thawing.

A Note About the "2 Secret Additions"

The headline mentions "2 secret additions," but the ingredient list doesn't actually contain two special ingredients beyond strawberries, cake mix, and butter. If the author intended secret flavor boosters, the optional lemon juice and vanilla are the most likely candidates, as both enhance strawberry flavor without drawing attention to themselves.

The result is similar to a cobbler and a cake combined: warm strawberries on the bottom with a buttery, cake-like topping on top.