This Easy Peach Dump Cake recipe is made with canned peaches, cinnamon, cake mix and butter. An easy dessert recipe and a family favorite. Peach lovers love this delicious dessert!
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I absolutely love peaches, and one of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of fresh peaches! Once, on a family trip in California, we stopped by a farm and were allowed to pick some fresh peaches right from the tree.
I still remember how wonderful that fresh, ripe, juicy peach tasted! There's really nothing like it. But, I love canned peaches too, and since we gobble up fresh peaches right away, I love using canned peaches for quick and easy desserts like this easy peach dump cake.
I've been making this peach cobbler dump cake for years. It's actually the orginal dump cake recipe on the blog! It's fine to cut corners every now and then when you want an easy dessert recipe. And, it's easy enough for the little kids to help make.
If you enjoy easy dump cake recipes, try our Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake, Blueberry Dump Cake, Strawberry Dump Cake, Pineapple Dump Cake, Apple Pie Dump Cake, Lemon Dump Cake and Pumpkin Dump Cake.
A dump cake might sound kind of unappetizing, although it pretty much describes this recipe to a T. Basically, you dump the ingredients into a cake pan and bake.
The first time we made it, I did have to tell my daughter not to dump everything all over the place. But other than that, the kids love making this as much as they love eating it!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients for this delicious dessert made with pantry staples. You can find them in your grocery store or online.
- Box yellow cake mix
- Butter -- 1.5 sticks of butter cut into thin slices
- Canned peaches
- Ground cinnamon -- optional
How to Make Peach Dump Cake
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees f. Then, you just dump the can of peaches into a prepared baking dish. Use a 13-inch baking dish for best results.
I use peaches in juice, so I use the juice of 2 cans of peaches, about 1.5 cups.
Next, add a little bit of cinnamon. Cinnamon is optional, but it adds so much flavor.
We like to cut the peaches up into smaller slices while they're in the pan, but this is just a personal preference. You can keep the slices larger if you want.
Then, you sprinkle white cake mix or yellow cake mix over the peaches. Dry cake mix -- no need to add anything to it!
Smooth the dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. I like to lightly press some of the cake mix into the peach juice so that it absorbs some liquid.
Then, top the mix with thin slices of butter. You can pour melted butter over the cake mix, but I prefer just placing pats of butter on top of the cake mix.
Cook Time
Then, you bake the cake for 45 to 50 minutes or until it's all bubbly and the top is crisp and golden brown. How easy is that?!
All ovens are different, so you may need to bake this easy peach dessert for 55 to 60 minutes if needed. The center may not be super crisp, but it will firm up as it cools down.
Your home will smell amazing! And, you're going to want to dive right into this dessert!
How to Serve
This easy peach cake is best eaten while it's still warm, but not hot. I highly recommend adding a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
It's not exactly necessary, but the ice cream makes the cake even better! It's like an easy peach crisp or Air Fryer Peach Crisp!
Variations and Substitutions
There are a few ways to customize this tasty peach dump cake to your tastes.
I use canned peaches in water, but you can also use canned peaches in heavy syrup. Peach pie filling also works just as well. The recipe stays the same for either of these options.
Dump cakes are some of the easiest desserts ever because you typically use canned fruit instead of fresh fruit. But, you can use fresh peaches-- just add water or juice, and some sugar. If using frozen peaches, add a little water or juice as well.
For some extra sweetness to that fabulous peach flavor, add brown sugar or extra sugar on top of the peaches before baking.
A box of yellow cake mix is my go-to for peach dump cake, but white cake mix and vanilla cake mix are great options as well.
How to Store
Store peach dump cake in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap. You can leave the cake out at room temperature if you will be eating it that day.
Or refrigerate it-- it just depends on how you like it. You can eat leftover peach cake cold or reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Peach cobbler cake lasts 3 to 4 days. Of course, it never stays around that long in my house!
Recipe
Easy Peach Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
- 1½ sticks butter cut into thin slices
- 3 15 oz cans peaches in juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 X 9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray
- Dump the peaches and juice of 2 cans into the pan.
- If desired, cut the peaches in half to make the pieces just slightly smaller.
- Add cinnamon over peaches
- Pour the cake mix evenly over the peaches.
- Cut the butter into small pats and arrange evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the peaches are bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
This peach dump cake is a super easy cake mix recipe and a great way to celebrate peach season. It's a great recipe for whipping up a perfect dessert on those busy days when you don't have much time!
Hungry for more peach desserts? Too hot for baking? You can make Crock-Pot Peach Cobbler or Instant Pot Peach Dump Cake! Try my Copy Cat Chik-fil-A Peach Milkshake and check out my desserts page for more delicious ideas!
This cake makes your home smell heavenly, and it tastes pretty good too! Serve it with some vanilla ice cream on top, and it takes it to a whole new level. If you love peachy desserts, you'll love how easy it is to make this peach cake! I made this a couple of days ago, and we managed to make it last for two days -- that's awesome for us!
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Recipe was originally published in 2014 and updated on April 20, 2022
Erin says
This dessert was easy and delicious! Can't wait to make it again for our family reunion!
Betty says
You have best and most simple recipes. The grandkids always are finding something they can help make. We had all of these ingredients this time around. It was awesome. Barely any leftovers!
Dee says
Thank you so much, Betty. I'm glad you are enjoying the recipes!
Sylvia B Crew says
Were your peaches packed in heavy syrup, light syrup or juice?
Dee says
I usually use the ones packed in juice, but syrup works too.
Sue says
Thank you for sharing the recipe for this wonderful dessert!! We all loved it, and it was so easy to make! You can eat it hot or cold, place it in the oven or crock-pot, either way, it’ll turn out fantastic! This is a good “go-to” recipe and it will certainly “wow” your guests!
Dee says
So glad you enjoyed the cake, Sue! Thank you so much for the review!
Diana garcia says
It was an easy recipe to make. There weren’t too many ingredients. My husband commented. It smells like heaven. Outstanding
Dee says
Thanks so much, Diana. I'm glad you both liked it!
C. Hall says
I love this recipe and all of your others as well. So fun, tasteful, and thoroughly explained.
Dee says
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Candace! Hugs!
Toni says
This was so good! Everyone at my house loved it!
Dee says
So glad you liked it, Toni. Thanks!
Catalina says
This is the kind of dessert I would make on weekend. Yummy!
Catalina says
I've made this peach cake and my family loved it! Our new favorite dessert!
Cathy says
It's been forever since I've made a dump cake! This is on my list!!
Dorothy Reinhold says
That crispy and buttery crust is the BEST! Adding peaches to my shopping list.
Dee says
Hope you like it, Dorothy -- so good! 🙂
Sara Welch says
What a delicious looking dessert! Looking forward to enjoying this over some ice cream!
Dee says
Thanks so much! You'll love it, Sara!
Suzy says
I love how easy this is to put together! Peach flavored is the best!
Dee says
Thanks, Suzy! It is so easy and so good!
Zack says
This was amazing I'll be making it all the time!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Zack! SO glad you liked it!
Janetta says
This recipe turned out simply awful. I have to throw it all away. I followed the directions completely, I cooked it for 60 minutes and took it out to cool. Then cut into it, the peaches were still in a bunch of juice, the top was more like a crust, you could see where I placed the butter pieces. What a mess. Wasn't like a cake at all.
Dee says
It's a dump cake -- not a regular cake, which the recipe does say. It's supposed to be more like a cobbler and is really quite delicious.:)
Josie says
I made this tonight. Soooo good. I have made the same thing in the crockpot. You cant mess it up. Easy, simple, delicious!
Dee says
Exactly! Thanks so much, Josie. Glad you liked it! 🙂
LAURA TIJERINA says
This was outstanding to make. 5 star, warning! No crumbs to throw away! Literally all will be eaten. Some love it hot. I love it cold! To each fit it's own. Will not regret to serve in a party or just a gathering, get ready for all the great comments coming your way!
I used cherry cake mix, because did not have the yellow cake mix. Yet cherry made an interesting strong flavor if you like cherry go for it!
I cut the butter stick into 4, then 1/2. And each into 4. Placed the butter slices into rows. Keep in freezer before cutting for easier cutting/slicing.
Enjoy! Thanks for sharing DEE! DELICIOUS.... can't say enough ????
Dee says
So glad you liked it, Laura! The cherry flavor sounds wonderful! 🙂
Miz Helen says
I would sure love a serving of your Peach Cake right now! Have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Alyssa @ Piece of Home says
I love simple and delicious recipes like these! Peaches are my absolute favorite! Nothing like a juicy peach and then make it warm and top it with ice cream. It's perfect! Thanks for sharing!