This scrumptious Peach Dump Cake is one of the easiest dessert recipes and is always a huge hit at potlucks, family reunions, and neighborhood gatherings. With a little planning, this delectable cake can be prepped and in the oven in about fifteen minutes. I like to make this with fresh or frozen peaches. As they are so incredibly flavorful and they hold their structure better than canned. The dry cake mix and melted butter turn into a sweet, almost cobbler-like crust.
We just love peaches, especially fresh Georgia, South Carolina, and of course, Missouri peaches. In fact, I have never met a peach that I did not love. This recipe, Peach Crisp, Peach Coffee Cake, and Fresh Peach Salsa, are just a few of our favorite peach dessert recipes.
Why this recipe works
- This easy dessert recipe is in the oven in less than 15 minutes, making it the perfect dessert for busy families with limited time.
- Using fresh peaches or frozen peaches works better than canned peaches. It really brings out the natural taste with a little bit of firmness for that fresh fruit texture.
- All the ingredients in this recipe are easily found at your local grocery store and there are no special skills required so even the beginner cook can handle this treat.
How to make a Peach Dump Cake
First, in a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let it sit for a few minutes while you find the baking dish and chop the pecans. Then pour the peaches into the baking dish, sprinkle with the cake mix, cover with thin slices of butter, and sprinkle with the chopped nuts. Do not mix the layers. Bake for about 45 minutes in a preheated oven or until golden brown. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use about 2 lbs of fresh or frozen peeled peaches. Are you always in a hurry? No problem, purchase 3 (15-ounce) cans of peaches in heavy syrup and skip the sugars, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Follow the rest of the recipe instructions.
- You can substitute canned peach pie filling. Or swap it for canned or fresh cherries for a cherry dump cake. Or canned or fresh blueberries for a blueberry dump cake.
- The cake is sprinkled on dry, and no other ingredients listed on the cake box are needed.
- Chopped walnuts can be substituted for the pecans.
- This dessert is delicious served warm out of the oven with vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
More peach recipes to try!
Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh or frozen peaches
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 box 15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
- 10 tablespoons butter cut into thin pats
- ⅔ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peaches, sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, apple pie spice, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Spoon the peaches into the prepared baking pan, sprinkle with the dry cake mix, cover the top of the cake mix with the pats of butter, and sprinkle with the pecans.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for 15 minutes. If cake browns too much for your liking, cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let sit for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Notes
- Use about 2 lbs of fresh or frozen peeled peaches. Are you always in a hurry? No problem, purchase 3 (15-ounce) cans of peaches in heavy syrup and skip the sugars, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Follow the rest of the recipe instructions.
- The cake is sprinkled on dry, and no other ingredients listed on the cake box are needed.
- Chopped walnuts can be substituted for the pecans.
- This dessert is delicious served warm out of the oven with vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
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wilhelmina
This was absolutely perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! I think I will be making this all summer!
Lily
So easy, I am amazed!! I served it with coffee ice cream, I have never seen something disappear so quickly.
Danielle Wolter
I’ve got all these fresh peaches starting on my tree, and once they’re ripe I’ll be making all the peach desserts! This is #1 on the list, sounds incredible!
Jeannette
I just love how easy and simple this recipe is. Any dump cake is great, but one with peaches is just phenomenal!
Jessie
Prep time only 15 min!!! This sounds amazing and so easy to make.
Biana
This Peach Dump Cake looks amazing! Will be a perfect cake to make in the summer.
Vicky
I love how easy this recipe is! Sometimes you just need a dessert that you can throw together quickly and this is just that!
Jennifer
Peach dump cake is seriously my downfall and this is one of the best recipes I’ve ever tried! Will be making again!
Candace
This turned out so delicious! My whole family really liked it. Thanks!
Katie
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try this with my family.
Melanie
it looks yummy. Do you have to use a yellow butter cake mix, can it be just a plain yellow cake mix?
Beth Pierce
Yes you sure can!!
Cathy
This recipe takes dump cake to the next level!
Allyson Zea
This was the perfect dessert! Thanks for sharing the easy recipe!
Amanda Livesay
So yummy! Can’t wait to try it with fresh peaches this summer!
Sandra
This is so good! Totally irresistible!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This scrumptious Peach Dump Cake is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!