Description
The Best Peach Dump Cake is a simple and delicious southern dessert featuring juicy canned peaches, a buttery cake topping, and a hint of cinnamon for warmth. Effortless to prepare with pantry staples and perfect for any occasion, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser that works great warm or cold and can be customized to suit various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned peaches in juice or light syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Topping
- 1 box yellow or white dry cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or spray it well with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cake won’t stick and helps create the perfect crust around the edges.
- Add the Peach Filling: Pour the canned peaches, including the syrup or juice, evenly into the bottom of your prepared dish. For extra flavor, mix in cinnamon and vanilla extract before dumping.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Evenly layer the dry cake mix over the peaches without stirring. The cake mix will absorb the peach juice as it bakes, creating a tender crust.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer to help the cake transform into a crispy, golden topping.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Let the dump cake cool for about 10-15 minutes to set before slicing. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use full syrup or juice from the canned peaches; do not drain to keep the cake moist.
- Do not stir the layers to maintain a crispy texture on top.
- Allow the cake to rest before serving to help flavors develop and firm up the texture.
- Use real unsalted butter for the best flavor, avoiding margarine or substitutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an elevated dessert experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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