Peach Dump Cake

Name: Peach Dump Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 796 ml canned peaches in syrup; 1 box cake mix (yellow or white); 3/4 cup butter (semi-melted); 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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This Easy Peach Dump Cake recipe is made with just 4 ingredients and is such a delicious dessert. With canned peaches, cinnamon, cake mix and butter – you can make this family favorite dessert in no time.

Peach cobbler dump cake with vanilla ice cream on top.

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Also known as a peach cobbler dump cake, this is one of an easy dessert recipe to make. It’s perfect dessert when you have little time and that craving hits.

Our Fruit Cocktail Cake is another easy dump cake recipe. It’s been a much loved recipe for so many years.

This peach dump cake recipe made with canned peaches couldn’t be easier. With simple pantry ingredients and little effort involved – it might be the easiest dessert you’ll make yet.

This easy dessert recipe is foolproof, just dump the ingredients and bake to perfection.

What is a dump cake?

Dump cakes are similar to a cobbler, and are named after the process of how to make them. You literally dump the ingredients together, and bake.

This easy homemade dessert is great on its own or topped with ice cream or whipped cream.

While I love making this simple recipe with canned peaches, truthfully, you can use any canned fruit you’d like.So this is a great peach dessert to make, even if it isn’t peach season.

If you love cake mix recipes, you simply must try these fun Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies! They are a pretty pastel, and so easy to make.

A casserole dish with peach dump cake in it.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy Cake Recipe – You just dump a few ingredients in a layer and bake.
Convenient – This easy peach dump cake with canned peaches mean that no matter the season and no matter if peaches are in season, you can make this recipe or our Peaches and Cream Bars.
Delicious – Using canned peaches ensures consistent sweetness and juiciness, which melds beautifully with the buttery cake topping. The outcome is a moist, tender dessert with pockets of soft fruit layered under a golden crust.

Total Time: 50 Minutes

Serves: 8

Ingredients and Notes

ingredients on a table to make Peach Dump Cake.

Canned Peaches – Use canned sliced peaches in syrup. Don’t drain the liquid out of the can. You can use the can of peaches that has light syrup if you’d like.
Box Cake Mix – I like to use white cake mix, vanilla cake mix or yellow cake mix for this recipe. Any brand will do, just like for our Lemon Poke Cake Recipe.
Butter – You can either use butter cut into cubes, melted butter, or as I did – a semi-melted butter with a bit of both.
Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon adds a nice flavor and spice. Yet, it’s optional.

As always, the full ingredients and instructions is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Recipe Tips for Success

If using fresh peaches or frozen peaches (instead of canned), you’ll need to add water to replace the juice or heavy syrup. The same goes for using any frozen or fresh fruit. You can use all types when making our Peaches and Cream Parfaits as well.
Cover as much of the cake as possible with the butter. This is why it’s best to use butter that is semi-melted, entirely melted or cut into small slices.

Recipe Variations

Technically you can use any canned fruit in syrup that you’d like such as pineapple, pear or even cherries.
If using fresh peaches or frozen peaches (instead of canned), you’ll need to add water to replace the juice or heavy syrup. The same goes for using any frozen or fresh fruit.
Add Fresh Berries: Mix in fresh or frozen berries with the peaches for a colorful, tangy twist. Maybe you’d like to try our Black Raspberry Crisp.
Use Different Cake Mixes: Try spice, butter, or yellow cake mix instead of white for varying flavors.
Nutty Crunch: Top with chopped pecans or almonds before baking for a delightful crunch, added texture and elevated flavor.
Gluten-Free Option: Swap out the regular cake mix for a gluten-free version to accommodate dietary needs.
Drizzle with Caramel: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce just before serving for an indulgent finish.

How to Make Peach Dump Cake

First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Also spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray, and it set aside.

canned peaches in a glass dish with a wooden spoon.

STEP 1 – Dump the canned peaches and its liquid into the casserole dish.

A glass casserole dish filled with sliced canned peaches.

STEP 2 – Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the peaches (optional).

pouring cake mix over a peaches in a glass casserole dish.

STEP 3 – Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over peaches in a layer.

STEP 4 – Pour the semi-melted butter evenly on top of the cake mix.

STEP 5 – Place baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is cooked and golden brown.
Note: Cooked dump cakes are supposed to have some parts that look more cooked than others.

How to Serve Peach Dump Cake

This easy peach dump cake is best enjoyed while warm. Yet some prefer to eat this cake when room temperature, and that is fine as well.

Pair your warm dump cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream. The creamy cold contrast enhances the fruitiness and buttery crust perfectly.

For another dessert recipe that uses a can of peaches, try our Peaches and Cream Bars. These are loved by the whole family.

a plate of peach cobbler dump cake with vanilla ice cream on top.

Storage

Store leftover peach dump cake in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. It will last for up to 3-4 days when stored in the fridge.

Can you Freeze Dump Cakes?

Yes, you can freeze this recipe. Make sure it’s in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating Tips

For best results, reheat peach dump cake leftovers in the microwave in individual servings.

To reheat the entire easy peach cobbler with cake mix, use the oven at 325°F until warm. It should only take about 15-20 minutes.

Recipe FAQ

Can you make peach dump cake ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble peach dump cake using canned peaches hours before baking it.

Can I use peach pie filling for peach dump cake?

In a pinch you could yet its quite thicker than peaches in syrup. So you’d need to add some extra liquid to make it work such as water or syrup.

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Peach Dump Cake

This recipe offers a cozy, effortless way to bring a taste of summer into your kitchen any time of the year. The simplicity of dumping ingredients together to create a golden, bubbling dessert is both charming and inviting. You’ll watch as the kitchen fills with the comforting aroma of warm spices and peaches, making this dessert a truly irresistible treat.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

796 ml canned peaches in syrup
1 box cake mix (yellow or white)
3/4 cup butter (semi-melted)
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Dump the canned peaches and its liquid into the dish.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the peaches (optional).
Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over peaches.
Pour the semi-melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
Place baking pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is cooked and golden brown.

Notes

Cooked dump cakes are supposed to have some parts that look more cooked than others.
Serve warm as it is, or serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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