Description
This Easy Peach Dump Cake is a delightful, no-fuss dessert featuring canned peaches topped with a buttery yellow cake mix. Perfect for summer or any time you crave a sweet and comforting treat, this recipe combines juicy peaches with a golden, crispy cake topping. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a luscious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches in syrup or juice (undrained)
Cake Topping
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
Serving Suggestions
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Add Peaches: Pour the canned peaches with their liquid evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out to cover the bottom completely.
- Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches without stirring, creating a dry layer on top of the fruit.
- Add Spices: If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon and nutmeg evenly over the cake mix for added warmth and flavor.
- Distribute Butter: Arrange the thin pats of unsalted butter evenly across the entire surface of the cake mix to help it bake into a golden, crispy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you like.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh or frozen peaches — if not using canned peaches in syrup, add about 1/2 cup sugar and a splash of juice or water for sweetness and moisture.
- For added texture and flavor, mix in chopped pecans or a splash of vanilla extract into the peach filling before topping with cake mix.
- Do not stir the cake mix into the peaches; letting the butter melt over the top creates the perfect crust.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
