Enjoy the taste of summer in every bite with our delicious peach dump cake recipe. Made with canned peaches and a buttery cake mix topping, this easy dessert is perfect for any occasion.
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Peach dump cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight treat or an impressive end to your next dinner party.
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- ✨ Here is why this recipe tastes just like peach cobbler
- 🍑 Ingredients to make Peach Dump Cake
- 📝 Ingredient notes:
- 🔪 How To Make Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
- 🍑 Peach Dump Cake With Fresh Peaches
- ❄️ Peach Dump Cake Made With Frozen Peaches 🍑
- ❄️ How do you store a dump cake?
- Does a peach dump cake need to be refrigerated??
- ♨️ Reheating Instructions
- 📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
- 🧁 More Dump Cake Recipes
- 📄 Related Recipes
- Dessert Recipes
- 📖 Recipe
- 👩🏻🍳 Sarah Mock
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✨ Here is why this recipe tastes just like peach cobbler
- Delicious: The combination of juicy, sweet peaches with warm cinnamon spice and buttery cake mix creates a deliciously decadent and comforting dessert.
- Easy: With just a handful of simple ingredients and no complicated techniques or equipment required, peach dump cake is an easy dessert that can be whipped up quickly.
- Versatile: Peach dump cake is a versatile recipe that can be adapted to suit different tastes by playing around with the spices or using different fruit fillings.
- Nostalgic: The comforting flavors of peach dump cake - think warm spices, sweet fruit and rich buttery topping- make it feel like a classic, nostalgic dessert that’s perfect for sharing among friends and family.
🍑 Ingredients to make Peach Dump Cake
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
📝 Ingredient notes:
- Sliced peaches in heavy syrup: The canned peaches provide the fruity base for the dump cake and their thick syrup helps to keep the dessert moist and flavorful.
- Cinnamon: adds a warm, spicy flavor that complements the sweetness of the peaches and enhances the overall taste of the cake.
- Yellow cake mix: dry cake mix is used as a quick and easy shortcut for making the cake batter, saving time and effort while still producing a delicious result.
- Brown sugar: sprinkled on top of the peaches to add a rich, caramel-like sweetness to the dessert.
- Unsalted butter: cut into thin tabs and placed on top of the dry cake mix before baking, creating a buttery, crumbly topping that complements the soft texture of the peach filling.
🔪 How To Make Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Drain one can of peaches and pour into the baking dish, then add the other two cans with their juice.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar over the peaches in the dish.
- Pour dry cake mix evenly on top of the peaches and sugar.
- Cut butter into thin tabs and distribute them on top of the cake mix.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Let it cool slightly, then serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
🍑 Peach Dump Cake With Fresh Peaches
For this recipe, you will need a total of about 45.75 oz (3 cans) of sliced peaches in syrup, which is equivalent to approximately 5 cups of peaches.
If you are using fresh peaches instead, you can estimate the amount needed based on their size and ripeness. As a general guideline, you will need around 6-8 medium-sized peaches or 4-5 large ones to yield roughly the same amount as the canned variety.
To prepare fresh peaches for the dump cake, peel and pit them, then slice them into thin wedges or chunks. You may want to adjust the sugar and cinnamon levels to taste depending on the sweetness of your fruit.
❄️ Peach Dump Cake Made With Frozen Peaches 🍑
Frozen peaches can be used in this recipe as a substitute for canned or fresh peaches. By following these guidelines, you should be able to adapt this recipe using frozen peaches without significant changes in taste or texture.
- Thaw the frozen peaches completely before using them in the recipe. Drain any excess liquid that may have accumulated during thawing.
- Place the thawed and drained peaches into the baking dish according to the recipe instructions.
- Since frozen fruit tends to release more liquid than fresh or canned varieties, you may want to add an extra tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to help thicken the filling and prevent it from becoming too runny.
- Proceed with the recipe as written, topping the peach layer with brown sugar, cinnamon, cake mix and butter tabs before baking.
- Bake according to the same instructions as you would for canned or fresh peach dump cake, checking periodically to make sure that the topping is golden brown and crisp.
❄️ How do you store a dump cake?
Regardless of how you store your dump cake, keep in mind that its texture may change slightly over time as moisture is absorbed or evaporated. However, properly stored dump cake should still be delicious and enjoyable even if its texture has changed a bit. Dump cake can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on how quickly you plan to consume it.
Here are some guidelines for storing dump cake:
- If you plan on eating the dump cake within a few days and you live in a cool, dry climate, you can keep it covered at room temperature. Make sure to cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out or absorbing any odors.
- If you live in a hot or humid climate, or if you’re not planning on eating the dump cake right away, it’s best to store it in the refrigerator. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing it in the fridge. Properly stored, dump cake will last for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- You can also freeze dump cake for longer-term storage. Make sure that the cake has cooled completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Label the package with the date and freeze for up to 2-3 months. To thaw, place the wrapped cake on a countertop at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
Does a peach dump cake need to be refrigerated??
As with answers to most questions, this answer is it depends.
If the peach dump cake has been baked and is going to be consumed within a day or so, it can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container. However, if you live in a hot and humid climate, it’s better to store it in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
On the other hand, if you have leftover peach dump cake that you want to save for later, it should be refrigerated immediately after baking. Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. Properly stored, peach dump cake will last for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
♨️ Reheating Instructions
Regardless of which method you choose, be sure to keep an eye on the cake as it reheats to avoid overcooking or drying it out.
- To reheat a piece of dump cake in the microwave, place it on a microwave-safe plate and heat in 15-20 second intervals until warm.
- If you prefer to reheat the entire cake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top from burning, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
- For an extra-crispy topping, you can also reheat individual slices of peach dump cake in the oven. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the slice on a baking sheet. Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the top is crispy and golden brown.
📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Dump cake is meant to have a soft, gooey texture, but it should not be overly runny or watery. The fruit layer of the cake will release some liquid as it bakes, which creates a syrupy sauce that helps to keep the cake moist and flavorful. However, if the cake is too runny or soupy, it may indicate that there was too much liquid in the fruit filling or that it wasn’t baked for long enough.
To ensure that your dump cake has the right consistency, be sure to follow the recipe closely and drain any excess liquid from the canned fruit before adding it to the baking dish. Additionally, make sure to bake the cake for the recommended amount of time and check it periodically to make sure that it’s cooking evenly.
If you find that your dump cake is still too runny after baking, you can try letting it cool for a bit longer before serving - this will allow the syrupy sauce to thicken up slightly.
So while both desserts are delicious and perfect for any occasion, their main difference lies in the way they’re assembled and their final texture.
A dump cake is typically made by layering canned fruit, such as cherry or pineapple, on the bottom of a baking dish and then sprinkling dry cake mix over the top. Butter is generally melted and poured over the cake mix followed by nuts for extra crunch. The result is a soft, crumbly topping over a gooey fruit layer.
A cobbler, on the other hand, usually has a biscuit-like topping made from scratch or using pre-made dough that’s dropped onto the fruit filling before baking. This results in a more firm, bread-like texture on top of the fruit.
🧁 More Dump Cake Recipes
Blackberry Dump Cake -is the one-pan dessert that uses either fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries, white cake mix, melted butter and a sprinkle of brown sugar.
Rhubarb Dump Cake - without jello is the one-pan dessert that uses either fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb, yellow cake mix, melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon & nutmeg.
Pineapple dump cake - a box of cake mix, canned pineapple, butter and a bit of brown sugar baked in one pan for an easy dessert that is a crowd-pleaser.
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Peach Dump Cake
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Ingredients
- 3 cans sliced peaches (15.25 oz. cans, in heavy syrup)
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz. )
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Drain 1 of the cans of peaches, and pour it into the bottom of the 9x13 pan.3 cans sliced peaches
- Pour the other two cans of peaches and juice into the pan.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the peaches.½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the peaches.⅓ cup brown sugar
- Sprinkle cake mix over top of the peaches and sugar.1 box yellow cake mix
- Cut the stick of butter into thin tabs and place them evenly spaced across the top of the cake mix.½ cup unsalted butter
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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