Easy Peach Dump Cake Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients for Perfect Dessert
A simple and quick peach dump cake made with just canned peaches, yellow cake mix, and butter, perfect for a comforting dessert with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (29 oz) can peaches, drained but keep some juice
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned peaches, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Spread the peaches evenly in the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches without stirring.
- Melt 1/2 cup (113 g) of unsalted butter until fully liquid and drizzle evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and peach juices are bubbling around the edges. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not stir the layers to keep the topping crisp. Melt butter slowly and drizzle evenly to avoid burning. Use peaches packed in juice rather than heavy syrup for a fresher taste. Grease the pan to prevent sticking. Optional variations include adding cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, or using fresh peaches with sugar and cornstarch. For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free yellow cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 2
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