Description
Delightful Southern Peach Dump Cake blends simplicity with classic comfort, delivering a mouthwatering dessert that celebrates sweet summer fruit. Warm peaches nestled beneath a buttery crumble create pure baking magic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) sliced peaches in syrup, undrained
- 1 box (15.25 ounces/432 grams) yellow or white cake mix
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Optional flavor enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar
Optional toppings:
- Chopped pecans
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by thoroughly coating a 9×13-inch dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking. Position the oven rack in the center and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Gently cascade the entire contents of canned peaches into the prepared dish, spreading the fruit and syrup to create an even, glistening foundation that covers the entire bottom surface.
- Liberally shower the dry cake mix over the peach layer, taking care to distribute it uniformly across the fruit, leaving no patches of exposed peaches.
- Drizzle melted butter in a crisscross pattern, allowing it to penetrate the cake mix and create pockets of rich, golden moisture throughout the dessert.
- For an enhanced flavor profile, dust the surface with a delicate sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a light shower of brown sugar. If desired, scatter chopped pecans across the top for added texture and nutty complexity.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven, positioning it centrally to ensure even heat distribution. Bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a transformation to a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit edges.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the dump cake to rest and settle for 5-10 minutes. This brief cooling period helps the dessert set and intensifies its flavors.
- Serve while still warm, accompanied by a generous dollop of whipped cream or a classic scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the dessert’s rustic charm.
Notes
- Swap canned peaches with fresh, seasonal peaches for a more vibrant, homemade taste when they’re ripe and juicy.
- Customize the cake mix by using yellow, white, or spice cake mix to create different flavor profiles and unexpected twists.
- Prevent soggy bottom by draining excess syrup from canned peaches, ensuring a crisp and golden cake texture that’s perfectly balanced.
- Enhance dietary options by using gluten-free cake mix and substituting butter with coconut oil for a lighter, allergy-friendly version that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg