This peach dump cake recipe is the easiest dessert to make with just 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes prep. Made in one dish with cake mix, peaches and butter it is a simple, delicious treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Need more easy cake recipes? Make chocolate dump cake year-round or try this pumpkin dump cake recipe in the fall!
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Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
This easy peach dump cake is a delicious summer variation of my favorite dump cake recipe. It’s easier than making a peach cobbler, peach crisp or peach pie from scratch but tastes just as good.
Made with 3 simple ingredients, and only 5 minutes of prep time, the rest of it is hands-off baking just like my easy baked peaches! There is no mixing, and no extra tools, gadgets, or appliances. Perfect for beginner bakers or when you want something fast, effortless, or last minute.
It’s a simple fruit dessert with major flavor, perfect for summertime potlucks, family cookouts, or just a special weekend treat. We also love this pineapple upside down cake and poke cake for the same reasons!
Peach Dump Cake Recipe Ingredients
Inexpensive, fool-proof and with ingredients that are easy to keep on hand it’s no wonder this is one of my favorite go-to dessert recipes!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Peaches: One large can of peaches in heavy syrup.
- Cake mix: I use one box of classic yellow cake, but white cake mix, butter or vanilla cake mix all work.
- Butter: Cold salted butter turns the cake into a delicious buttery cobbler-like topping!
Dump Cake Flavor Variations
When using frozen or canned fruit, you can make this dessert any time of the year. This peach version is perfect for summertime or try a apple dump cake in the fall. More amazing options for this easy dessert recipe:
- Apple
- Blueberry
- Cherry
- Pineapple
- Blackberry
- Mixed berry
- Pear
- Plum
Using Frozen or Fresh Peaches
As easy as it is there is still room for customizing it to the way you like it. This recipe uses canned peaches but you can just as easily use frozen or make this peach dump cake with fresh peaches.
If using fresh or frozen peaches, you will need 2 cups that have been mixed with 2 to 3 Tablespoons of white sugar or brown sugar. Combine and let sit for 10-15 minutes or until a syrup is created.
How to Make Peach Dump Cake
Thie easy peach dump cake recipe is as simple as it sounds, it’s just dump and go! So quick that you will be trying it with different fruit varieties all year-round.
- Places peaches in pan. In the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, add the sliced peaches.
- Add dry cake mix and butter. Dump the cake mix evenly over the peaches. Slice the butter into thin pieces over the top of the cake mix in an even layer(I do 6 rows across and 4 down, so it melts evenly.)
- Bake. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Serve. Dish into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top
Easy Peach Dump Cake Tips
- I use salted butter, as it gives it a depth of flavor, however, if you prefer to use unsalted, go right ahead.
- You can use this peach pie filling for this recipe as well. Make a lot and use the rest of it for peach crumble pie!
- Use cold butter. It will melt slowly as the peach dump cake bakes and won’t create a soggy mess.
- A yellow cake mix is what I use, but you can technically use whichever you’d like. Get creative and use a different flavor or stick with the classic!
- Add warm spices like ground cinnamon or nutmeg before baking or try chopped walnuts or candied pecans as optional garnishes.
- You can add cinnamon sugar and vanilla extract for more sweet flavor when adding your peaches to the baking dish.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your peach dump cake warm or at room temperature. Right after baking, it will be very hot so I recommend letting it sit for at least 15 minutes.
Top a serving of dump cake with homemade ice cream and whipped cream and you’ve got a quick and easy instant hit! Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for even more mouthwatering taste when serving this quick dessert.
FAQs
Both desserts are fruit-based on the bottom, but a dump cake uses a cake mix and a cobbler uses biscuit mix. The biscuit topping is then dropped in dollops creating the appearance of a cobbled road. Rest assured if you can make one, you can make the other!
Yes, pour the fruit into the bottom of the crockpot, dump the cake mix on top and add sliced butter. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. This is a great option for when you’ve got errands to run and can’t leave the house with the oven on.
Yes, this recipe is easy enough to bring on your next camping trip! Line the pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. Add the fruit filling, then pour the cake mix on top, then the sliced butter. Cover with the lid and cook on hot coals for about 30 minutes.
While a thicker syrup will have best results in this peach dump cake you can try a lighter syrup version and it should work. The juice from the peaches won’t be as sweet.
Storage
- To store leftovers: Leftovers should be kept in the refrigerator, covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To freeze: This makes a great make-ahead dessert, because not only does it keep in the fridge for a few days but it keeps for months in the freezer. Keep in a freezer-friendly airtight dish for an easy transfer from the freezer to the oven. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- To reheat: If you’re reheating an entire dump cake, you can place it back in the oven to heat for 20 minutes. If it’s just a piece or two, use a microwave to warm through.
Looking for more light and fruity desserts? Try his blueberry crisp, cherry pie bars or strawberry rhubarb crisp, too!
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Peach Dump Cake
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Ingredients
- 1 (28-ounce) can peaches in heavy syrup
- 1 (18-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 12 Tablespoons salted butter , cold
Optional: Ground cinnamon, Chopped nuts, Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, add the peaches.
- Dump the cake mix evenly over the peaches. Slice the butter into thin pieces (about 24 slices) over the cake mix (I do 6 rows across and 4 down, so it melts evenly.) Top with cinnamon or chopped nuts, if desired.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Dish into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top, if desired.
Notes
- You can use this peach pie filling for this recipe as well. Make a lot and use the rest of it for a pie!
- Use cold butter. It will melt slowly as it bakes and won’t create a soggy mess.
- A yellow cake mix is what I use, but you can technically use whichever you’d like. Get creative and use a different flavor or stick with the classic!
- Add ground cinnamon or chopped nuts as optional garnishes. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or enjoy it on its own.
- You can add cinnamon sugar for more flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 4th of July, 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Cake + Cupcakes, Crisps + Cobblers, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Fruit Desserts, Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Followed everything in this recipe and it was a huge success! We paired this peach dump cake with ice cream and it was an awesome combo.
This was so quick and easy to prepare! Everyone in my house enjoyed this delicious dessert, thank you!
That is so fun that everyone loved it! I am glad you all enjoyed this peach dump cake. Thanks for the 5-star review!
This is my hubby’s favorite!! Dump cakes are easy & always a hit with everyone! This one is delicious!!
It doesn’t get much easier. The whole family loved it!
I have been peach obsesses lately and I went a little crazy buying peaches haha so now I need recipes like this! This is perfect!
I’m peach obsessed in the summer also :) Enjoy!