May 1, 2022
Review RecipePeach Dump Cake
This old-fashioned peach dump cake is the ultimate easy dessert packed with spiced peaches and cake mix.
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This old-fashioned peach dump cake is a simple dessert you’ll absolutely love. For this recipe, we used canned peaches along with cinnamon and cake mix to create a bubbly and warm dessert.
Peach Dump Cake Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 2 (29-ounce) cans of sliced peaches in syrup
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box of vanilla cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, melted
PRO TIP:
When buying the cake mix at the grocery store, it is best to pick one that doesn’t have pudding mix in it; check the label to make sure.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
PEACHES: While our recipe calls for canned peaches, some people prefer to use fresh peaches during peach season or frozen peaches at other times of the year. Just keep in mind that you need the syrup as well, or the recipe will turn out dry instead of warm and bubbly after baking.
PIE FILLING: In place of canned peaches, you could also substitute peach pie filling in this recipe.
SPICES: You might also want to add a dash of brown sugar or nutmeg in this easy peach dump cake recipe.
NUTS: You could also make this great recipe with almonds, pecans, or with coconut in the crust.
FRUIT: If you like to experiment with different flavors for this easy dessert recipe, you could also add in blueberry or other canned, frozen, or fresh fruit as well.
CAKE MIX: In place of the vanilla cake, white cake mix also works fine in this simple recipe.
How to Make This Peach Dump Cake Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
You’ll want to use a 9×13-inch cake pan so that the texture and consistency are right. I’ve used an 11×7-inch pan before, and it turned out a little too thick, which changed the delicious texture of the dump cake.
STEP TWO: Dump one can of peaches into the baking dish. Drain the liquid from the other can and add the peaches to the baking dish.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the top of the peaches.
STEP FOUR: Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches.
STEP FIVE: Pour melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix layer. Do not stir.
STEP SIX: Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden.
PRO TIP:
Because dump cakes are so gooey and moist, it can be hard to determine if they’re done. It’s normal to see some wet spots and some spots that are more crisp and done.
How To Serve
This delicious dessert is best when served fresh and hot out of the oven with cold vanilla ice cream scooped on top of the individual servings. It’s delicious served chilled as well. It changes the texture a little and it’s almost like enjoying a whole new dessert.
If you’re looking for more super easy desserts, you’ll love our blueberry cobbler as well. Make sure you also our cherry dump cake – it’s a reader favorite!
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: We recommend storing it in the fridge covered in plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or in an airtight container if you have leftovers.
IN THE FREEZER: Store this delicious cake in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight when you are ready to serve it.
I hope your gang enjoys this peach dump cake as much as we do! Baked to a perfect, golden crust, this is one of the easiest desserts and you’ll want to make it over and over again. It’s ready in a snap, making it perfect for busy evenings or last-minute guests.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use peaches in juice rather than syrup?
The consistency might be different enough that you want to add a little flour or a little sugar (or both) depending on your taste because the juice would be different than the light syrup.
What is a dump cake?
A dump cake is an easy and super moist cake in which the ingredients are simply dumped into the pan and baked. Usually, they use a boxed cake mix and a handful of additional ingredients.
Can you make a dump cake ahead of time?
This easy recipe can be made ahead of time. You can make peach dump cake up to 2 days ahead of time. Just store it in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
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Peach Dump Cake
This old-fashioned peach dump cake is the ultimate easy dessert packed with spiced peaches and cake mix.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 2 (29-ounce) cans sliced peaches in syrup
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- ¾ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Dump one can of peaches into the baking dish. Drain the liquid from the other can and add the peaches to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the peaches.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches.
- Pour butter evenly over the cake mix. Do not stir.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes until the top is golden.
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Notes
- When buying the cake mix at the grocery store, it is best to pick one that doesn’t have pudding mix in it; check the label to make sure.
- You’ll want to use a 9×13-inch cake pan so that the texture and consistency are right. I’ve used an 11×7-inch pan before, and it turned out a little too thick, which changed the delicious texture of the dump cake.
- Because dump cakes are so gooey and moist, it can be hard to determine if they’re done. It’s normal to see some wet spots and some spots that are more crisp and done.
Nutrition
Sodium: 390mg | Calcium: 99mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Sugar: 18g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 31mg | Cholesterol: 31mg | Calories: 262kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Fat: 13g | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 35g | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Ermine klaus says
I would like to make a smaller version of this receipe. Can I cut the ingredients in half and bake it at the same amount of time?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Ermine – yes, that should work. I don’t know if you’ll need to bake it for quite as long! I would just watch it closely. Enjoy!
Jennifer Thompson says
I HONESTLY REALLY LOVE HOW EASY IT IS TO MAKE AND SERIOUSLY HOW INCREDIBLY SIMPLE THIS RECIPE IS AND ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS THIS TRULY IS AND HOW EVERY TIME I MAKE IT EVERYONE JUST LOVES IT AND IS ALWAYS ASKING ME TO GET THE RECIPE .THIS IS MY #1 GO TO RECIPE FOR IF I NEED TO MAKE SOMETHING QUICKLY FOR DINNER OR FOR LUNCH OR DINNER AT A FRIEND’S HOUSE😁😁😁😁
Gloria says
One of my favorite desserts and so easy to make!
Carol says
First time perfection! Served with Reddi Whip. I cook, I do not bake but I need to take something to a Kentucky Derby party, so I did a test run. Wow!
Thank you for this recipe.
Rebecca says
How would you incorporate pecans into this recipe.
Cherry McCoy says
I made this recipe for my family, and they loved it. I added my own twist. In addition to cinnamon I added nutmeg, all spice, vanilla flavoring, rum flavoring & a little
white sugar/brown – especially since the can peaches that I purchased were not sweet. My Brother who does not like peach cobbler type dishes really loved this one. So it was a hit with my family.
Thank you for posting!!