Peach Dump Cake is one of the simplest desserts you can make. With juicy peaches, boxed cake mix, and melted butter, this easy dessert bakes into a warm, cobbler-like treat that’s ideal for summer BBQs, potlucks, family meals, and quick weeknight desserts.
“This Peach Dump Cake is the perfect dessert when you need something quick, easy, and delicious.”
-Becky
What Is Peach Dump Cake?
Peach Dump Cake is a no-fuss dessert made by layering peaches, dry cake mix, and melted butter in a baking dish. As it bakes, the peaches become tender and syrupy while the cake mix crisps and turns golden, creating a buttery topping that resembles cobbler without the need to mix a batter.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with just a few pantry ingredients
- No mixing bowls or complicated steps required
- Feeds a crowd—great for gatherings
- Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, and casual dinners
- Warm, comforting flavor similar to peach cobbler
- Beginner-friendly and fast to assemble
What Does Peach Dump Cake Taste Like?
This dessert tastes like a cross between a peach cobbler and a buttery cake. The peaches soften and sweeten in their syrup while the cake mix bakes into a golden, slightly crisp topping with a tender center. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra-special finish.
Table of Contents
- What Is Peach Dump Cake?
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- What Does Peach Dump Cake Taste Like?
- Ingredients You Will Need
- Variations
- How To Make Peach Dump Cake
- Tips For The Best Peach Dump Cake
- What’s The Difference Between Peach Dump Cake And Peach Cobbler?
- When Should You Serve Peach Dump Cake?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Easy Desserts
- Peach Dump Cake Recipe
Ingredients You Will Need
- Sliced peaches in heavy syrup
- Yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- Unsalted butter, melted
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full details.
Variations
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts over the top before baking for crunch.
- Use White Cake Mix: For a lighter vanilla flavor, swap yellow for white cake mix.
- Add Brown Sugar: A few tablespoons of brown sugar folded into the peaches will add caramel notes.
- Try Fresh Peaches: When in season, peeled fresh peaches (about 6 cups) make an excellent option—adjust sweetness and liquid as needed.
How To Make Peach Dump Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the peaches and their syrup into the dish, stir in the vanilla and cinnamon, and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peach mixture. Do not stir; leave the layers separate.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible so the topping browns uniformly.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges.
Let the cake rest about 10 minutes before serving. It’s delicious warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips For The Best Peach Dump Cake
- Keep the layers separate: Don’t stir the cake mix into the peaches—baking will meld the layers into the right texture.
- Use peaches in heavy syrup: The syrup keeps the filling moist and flavorful.
- Distribute butter evenly: Drizzle the melted butter so the topping browns uniformly and avoids powdery spots.
What’s The Difference Between Peach Dump Cake And Peach Cobbler?
Both desserts highlight sweet peaches, but they differ in preparation. A peach cobbler usually uses a batter, biscuit topping, or pie-like crust, while a dump cake uses dry cake mix and melted butter—making it quicker and easier to assemble.
When Should You Serve Peach Dump Cake?
This crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect any time you need a fast, comforting sweet. It’s especially suited to:
- Backyard BBQs
- Family reunions
- Church potlucks
- Graduation parties
- Pool parties
- Cookouts
- Holiday gatherings
Because it serves many and takes minimal hands-on time, it’s a go-to for entertaining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Use about 6 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches. Because fresh fruit lacks the canned syrup, you may want to add a little sugar and some lemon juice or water to create extra liquid.
Yes. Thaw frozen peaches and drain excess liquid before using to avoid a soggy topping.
This happens when the melted butter doesn’t adequately cover the dry cake mix. Drizzle the butter evenly so the mix becomes moist and bakes to a golden crust.
Yes. Bake it earlier, refrigerate once cooled, and reheat gently before serving. It also reheats well in a low oven or microwave.
Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days.
Yes. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Yes. Pie filling will produce a sweeter, thicker filling and a result that leans more toward pie than the classic dump-cake texture. Canned peaches in heavy syrup are preferred for traditional results.
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Peach Dump Cake
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 3 cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup (15 ounces each)
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pour the peaches and syrup into the dish. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible.
- Bake 55–60 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
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Notes
Use Peaches In Heavy Syrup: The syrup ensures a moist, flavorful filling.
Cover The Cake Mix With Butter: Evenly distributed butter helps the topping brown without leaving powdery spots.
Add More Peaches: Using three cans instead of two creates a juicier filling with more peach flavor.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 13 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.