Description
This Peach Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert perfect for showcasing sweet, juicy peaches topped with a buttery yellow cake mix. Minimal prep and simple ingredients make it an ideal treat for any occasion, with a golden, bubbly crust that pairs wonderfully with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Layer
- 1 can (15 ounces) sliced peaches in syrup or 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
Cake Topping
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the peaches: Pour the canned peaches with syrup into the prepared dish, spreading them evenly. If using fresh peaches, peel, slice, and sweeten them with a little sugar or honey before spreading.
- Add the cake mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches, covering the entire surface without mixing.
- Drizzle butter: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the cake mix, ensuring as much coverage as possible; the butter will soak in during baking.
- Add flavorings: If desired, sprinkle ground cinnamon and drizzle vanilla extract on top for added aroma and taste.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Allow the dump cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. It is delicious warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute canned peaches with fresh peaches when in season for a fresher flavor. Sweeten fresh peaches to your taste.
- This dessert can be adapted with other fruits like cherries or blueberries.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free yellow cake mix.
- Do not stir the cake mix and butter after layering; the texture depends on it baking together.
- Let the cake cool slightly to firm up before serving to avoid sogginess.
