Peach Dump Cake

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8–10
Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ (Super Easy)
Category: Dessert | Cake
Cuisine: American Southern

 What Is a Dump Cake?

A dump cake is one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever make. It gets its name from the fact that you literally “dump” all the ingredients into a baking dish — no mixing bowls, no fancy steps, and minimal cleanup. It’s a hybrid between a cobbler and a cake, featuring layers of canned fruit, dry cake mix, and melted butter that bakes into a golden, buttery crust over warm, gooey fruit.

This Peach Dump Cake is a beloved version, especially popular in the South, and it’s made with just 3–5 ingredients. It’s the kind of no-fuss dessert that tastes like it took hours but comes together in minutes.

 Ingredients

Basic 3-Ingredient Version:

• 2 (15 oz) cans peach slices in heavy syrup or juice (do not drain)

• 1 box yellow or white cake mix (15.25 oz)

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Optional Additions:

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (added to peaches)

• ¼ cup brown sugar (for extra caramelization)

• Chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch

• Fresh peaches (use ~4 cups if using fresh fruit)

 Equipment

• 9×13-inch baking dish

• Spatula or spoon

• Knife for slicing (if using fresh fruit)

• Measuring cups/spoons (if customizing)

 Time Breakdown

 Instructions

 Preheat & Prepare

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

 Dump the Peaches

• Pour both cans of peach slices with their syrup/juice into the baking dish.

• Spread them out evenly with a spoon.

• If using cinnamon or vanilla, stir them into the peaches now.

 Sprinkle the Cake Mix

• Evenly sprinkle the entire box of dry cake mix over the peaches.

• Do not stir or mix — just spread it out gently to cover the fruit.

 Pro Tip: Gently tap the dish to level the cake mix without mixing.

 Add the Butter

• Drizzle melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix.

• Try to moisten as much of the surface as possible — this helps it bake into a golden crust.

 Optional: Dot with extra cold butter slices if you want crispier topping edges.

 Add Extras (Optional)

• Sprinkle with cinnamon, brown sugar, or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

 Bake

• Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges.

• The cake mix will absorb moisture and form a cobbler-like crust.

 Cool & Serve

• Let the dump cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or even a dollop of Greek yogurt.

 Serving Suggestions

 Storage & Reheating

Refrigerator:

• Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat:

• Warm in the microwave for 30–60 seconds, or in the oven at 325°F until heated through.

Freezing:

• You can freeze Peach Dump Cake (baked) for up to 2 months.

• Let cool completely, wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap, and store in an airtight container.

 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving, Approx. 1/10 of pan)

Varies depending on brand of cake mix and peaches used.