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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Published: Jul 3, 2021 · Last update: Jul 3, 2021 by Paula Montenegro
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    Peach Dump Cake

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    If you never made a dump cake you're in for a sweet surprise. It's one of the easiest desserts ever and it includes a shortcut: cake mix. A layer of juicy peaches with a crunchy topping that bakes to a golden brown and is fantastic! Similar to a cobbler, it's very simple to put together and can be out of the oven in less than an hour.

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    Peach Dump Cake
    Ingredients
    Top view of peach dump cake serving in white bowl, a green blueish spoon in it

    Following the popularity of the blueberry dump cake in this blog, I'm on a mission to try other fruits and combinations and make as many dump cake recipes as I can. The archives already have one of my favorite flavor pairings ever, the Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake, in case you're interested.

    As for this easy peach dump cake, it's really an amazing recipe even though we take the shortcut of using cake mix from the store, something I don't usually do. We start with fresh peaches and make our own homemade peach pie filling, or we simply open a can of filling and dump it in the baking dish. See where the name came from? And yes, you can also use canned peaches.

    The topping is a yellow cake mix (though some like to use white cake mix) with melted butter. That's is. Simple ingredients and a delicious dessert that can feed a crowd and will probably become a favorite fast.

    Overview of white bowl with peach dump cake and ice cream, greenish spoon

    Ingredients

    • Dry cake mix: the type you find in the supermarket or store, whatever brand you want. I like yellow cake mix, but white cake mix works well too.
    • Butter: use unsalted melted butter, whatever brand you use regularly.
    • Homemade pie filling:
      Brown sugar - it works very well with the fruit. You can use white sugar if that's all you have.
      Peaches - not overly ripe fresh peaches are the best. But I'm adding a variation at the end for using canned peaches if you can't find fresh ones.
      Cornstarch - it thickens the filling.
      Lemon - some lemon juice enhances the flavors and adds some acidity.
      Vanilla extract - this is optional but a small amount enhances the sweetness and adds a caramel tone.
    • Store-bought peach pie filling can also be used.
    Ingredients for peach dump cake on white surface including melted butter, cake mix and peach filling

    How to make it

    • Fruit layer: if you already made the peach pie filling or bought one, simply spread it in a ceramic dish (image below, left).
    • Topping: this layer is simply mixing dry cake mix with melted butter to create a thick mixture that clumps together slightly. It's not very wet or very crumbly, it can be spread a little (image below, right).
    • Baking it: the top bakes to a golden brown and the fruit bubbles and creates its own syrupy sauce. The key is to make sure the topping in not only golden but also fully baked inside, so check by lifting it slightly with a fork here and there. You should not find any wet dough inside. Bake it a little longer if that is not the case.
    Collage showing melted butter added to cake mix and unbaked peach dump cake in rectangular pan
    Whole baked peach cobbler in rectangular grey ceramic dish

    Top tips

    • Organization: always read the recipe first and make sure you have all the ingredients, at the right temperatures, and also the rest of the equipment and space to make it. This will make the process so much easier!
    • Baking time: keep in mind that all ovens and pans are different, even if they look the same or very similar. The baking time in my recipes are as accurate as I they can be, but it might take you more or less time. You can use a thermometer that is placed inside the oven (like the OXO oven thermometer) to check that your oven is the right temperature. I recommend you keep track of how your oven works and what tiny details you might need to adjust. 
    • Peach filling: I recommend a homemade peach pie filling as the flavors will be fresher and you know what ingredients go into making it. That said, you can use purchased pie filling which is the reason these types of cakes or desserts started. And you can use canned peaches also, and if not in heavy syrup add 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch to thicken it a little during baking. This is an easy dessert recipe after all.
    • Serving it: as with most fruit and simple desserts, I find that the best way is slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's not possible - because you don't have access to an oven or fridge - it's also really good at room temperature. Adding some additional fresh raspberries or berry sauce also works wonderfully with the peach.
    White bowl with peach cobbler, blue spoon

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the difference between a dump cake and a cobbler?

    They are pretty similar, but a dump cake uses cake mix, they type you find in the supermarket. Both have a layer of fruit filling, but a cobbler uses a biscuit or pie crust topping.

    What does dump cake taste like?

    It taste like a cross between a sweet fruit crumble and a buttery cobbler. It's a dessert that combines fresh fruit that creates its own syrup while it bakes with a starchy topping made with cake mix and butter.

    Can I leave dump cake out overnight?

    A day outside should be fine but I don't recommend it if you have a refrigerator close by. Fruit desserts can ferment quickly, especially in a hot environment. A dump cake should be cooled down on a wire rack and then covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated. I suggest warming it up slightly before eating it.

    Overview of white bowl with peach dump cake and ice cream, greenish spoon

    Related recipes you might like:

    • Blueberry Dump Cake
    • Easy Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
    • Peach Pie Filling
    • Easy Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler

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    Top view of peach dump cake serving in white bowl, a green blueish spoon in it

    Peach Dump Cake

    ★★★★★

    4.5 from 2 reviews

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    If you never made a dump cake you're in for a sweet surprise. It's one of the easiest desserts ever and it includes a shortcut: cake mix. A layer of juicy peaches with a crunchy topping that bakes to a golden brown and is fantastic! Similar to a cobbler, it's very simple to put together and can be out of the oven in less than an hour.

    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    For the filling:

    • 1 recipe for homemade Peach Pie Filling OR
    • One 21-0z can of peach pie filling

    For the topping:

    • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 ½ cups (225g) yellow cake mix (white cake also works)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.
    2. Have ready an 8x11-inch ceramic or glass dish.
    3. Dump the peach pie filling in the dish, spreading to cover the whole pan. 

    For the topping:

    1. Mix cake mix with the melted butter until you have a crumbly mixture. 
    2. Top the peaches with this, smoothing it out slightly. It will not cover it completely and that is fine. Don't stir it and mix it with the peach filling, simply smooth it out a little. 
    3. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and dry, checking close to the end of the baking time by lifting here and there the topping making sure it's completely baked inside. Bake it more if necessary, until the top is dry and the filling bubbles around the edges. 
    4. Serve warm plain or with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. 

    Notes

    Organization: always read the recipe first and make sure you have all the ingredients, at the right temperatures, and also the rest of the equipment and space to make it. This will make the process so much easier!

    Baking time: keep in mind that all ovens and pans are different, even if they look the same or very similar. The baking time in my recipes are as accurate as I they can be, but it might take you more or less time. You can use a thermometer that is placed inside the oven (like the OXO oven thermometer) to check that your oven is the right temperature. I recommend you keep track of how your oven works and what tiny details you might need to adjust. 

    Peach filling: I recommend a homemade peach pie filling as the flavors will be fresher and you know what ingredients go into making it. That said, you can use purchased pie filling which is the reason these types of cakes or desserts started. And you can use canned peaches also, and if not in heavy syrup add 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch to thicken it a little during baking. This is an easy dessert recipe after all.

    Serving it: as with most fruit and simple desserts, I find that the best way is slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But, if that's not possible - because you don't have access to an oven or fridge - it's also really good at room temperature. Adding some additional fresh raspberries or berry sauce also works wonderfully with the peach.

    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Desserts
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: peach dump cake

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    1. Nancy Mackenzie says

      September 19, 2021 at 1:47 am

      This recipe is worth keeping. I will use the homemade filling for this and other recipes. Made my own cake mix (recipes are on line including Make-A-Mix Cookery). The only problem I had with the recipe (and the only reason I didn’t give this five stars) is that when I used all the butter called for, the batter required quite a bit more cake mix to have the right consistency. Turned out great with the adjusted amounts. The next time I made it, I used half the butter called for. It turned out delicious.

      ★★★★

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      • Paula Montenegro says

        September 19, 2021 at 11:24 am

        Hi Nancy! I found out that less mix makes for a crunchier topping, but ratios can be easily adjusted if you want a more cakey one. Have a great week.

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    2. Caroline says

      July 30, 2021 at 7:39 pm

      I have to say I didn’t know what to expect and it was amazing, one of our favorite summer desserts! The topping is so crunchy, I wasn’t expecting that being cake mix and all. Very happy with this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. angiesrecipes says

      July 03, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      The topping batter looks like biscuit, which I love dearly. A wonderfully delicious and fuss free dessert!

      Reply

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