Description
This Peach Dump Cake Recipe is a quick and easy dessert that combines juicy canned peaches with a buttery yellow cake mix topping, baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for summer or any time you crave a simple, comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Mixture
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced peaches in juice or light syrup, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
Other
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Add Peaches: Pour the canned peaches with their juice evenly into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle the peaches with cinnamon and nutmeg for added warmth and flavor.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches. Gently press it down slightly but do not stir or mix the layers together.
- Top with Butter: Distribute the thin pats of unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix. The butter will melt during baking, creating a golden, crisp topping.
- Bake: Place the 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: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before serving to let it set. For an extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra richness.
- You can substitute fresh or frozen peaches; if unsweetened, add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to maintain sweetness and moisture.
- Be careful not to stir the layers after adding the cake mix to maintain the dump cake’s classic texture.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
