Description
This easy Peach Dump Cake recipe is a delicious, no-fuss dessert that combines canned peaches, a yellow cake mix, and buttery goodness to create a warm, comforting treat. Perfect for summer or any time you want a quick and tasty dessert, it can be enjoyed on its own or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice or light syrup, undrained
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Dairy
- ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Peaches: Pour the canned peaches with their juice into the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly for a consistent layer.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and nutmeg evenly over the peaches if you wish to add a warm, spiced flavor to your cake.
- Top with Cake Mix: Evenly pour the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches. Smooth the top gently without stirring so the layers remain distinct.
- Add Butter: Arrange the thin pats of unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix to ensure a rich, golden crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm alone or with your favorite vanilla ice cream or whipped cream as a delightful topping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use canned peaches in heavy syrup or add a splash of vanilla extract to the peaches before baking.
- You can substitute fresh or frozen peaches, but if you do, add ½ cup of sugar to the peaches to compensate for reduced sweetness.
- Make sure not to stir the cake mix into the peaches; the layering is key to the cake’s texture.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels, but salted butter can be used if preferred, adjusting added salt accordingly.
- This dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
