This delicious Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is an easy and tasty dessert that can be made in minutes. With only 5 simple ingredients needed, you can enjoy a warm and gooey treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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What is Dump Cake?
A dump cake is an American dessert that is similar to cobbler, but with a cake-like topping. It is typically prepared by dumping canned pie filling or fruit in a baking pan, followed by boxed cake mix and butter. Dump cakes gained their popularity in the 1950’s when the use of cake mixes became widespread. Since then, there are lots of different variations and ways to make dump cakes! If you love dump cakes, also be sure to check out my Death by Chocolate Dump Cake and Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake!
Peach Dump Cake Recipe
If you’re like me, when that sweet tooth craving hits, you want something quick and easy to prepare! This peach cobbler dump cake recipe is just that! It takes classic homemade peach cobbler and simplifies it by using yellow cake mix and canned peaches! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have an easy dessert for any occasion! Simply dump the ingredients into your pan, bake, and serve! Plus, clean up is a breeze!
Ingredient Notes
Below is a brief overview of each ingredient needed for this cake mix easy peach cobbler recipe. To see the printable recipe card with amounts and directions, scroll to the bottom of this post.
- Canned Peaches– for this recipe, I use 2 cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup. Do NOT drain the syrup as you will need this to make the cake. Light syrup peaches work too.
- Vanilla Extract– make sure you use pure vanilla extract as it adds the most flavor.
- Cake Mix– any brand will work, I love using yellow cake mix or even spiced cake mix. You’ll use the dry cake mix, not the ingredients listed on the back of the box. I use a 15.25 ounce box.
- Butter– salted butter or unsalted butter work, however, I love using salted butter as it balances the sweetness a bit more.
- Cinnamon– ground cinnamon brings the warm spice throughout. Feel free to increase or omit if desired.
Substitutions and Variations
There are so many ways to change this up to make it your own. Here are some great options:
- In place of yellow cake mix, use French Vanilla Cake mix, spice cake, white cake, etc. Any type and any brand will work.
- To make this gluten free, simply use a gluten free labelled cake mix.
- Nutmeg or allspice can be used in place of the ground cinnamon.
- Add in some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for more of a crunch and texture change.
- Peach Pie Filling can be used in place of canned peaches.
- Change up the flavors by using canned apples/blueberries/raspberries, etc.
How to make Peach Cobbler Dump Cake with Canned Peaches
Making this peach cobbler with cake mix is incredibly easy and only requires one 9×13 baking pan! For full directions, scroll to the printable recipe card.
- Prepare pan– you’ll want to grease a 9×13 and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Dump in your peaches– no need to drain those cans, simply dump into your prepared pan and add the vanilla extract evenly around.
- Sprinkle cake mix– make sure you coat the peaches in a single layer and press the cake mix down a bit to even it all out. Do not stir.
- Add butter– grate or cut your butter into thin slices and place them on top of the cake mix in an even layer. I usually thinly slice the butter as it’s easier than dirtying my grater.
- Bake and Serve– bake in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in a bowl with a scoop of ice-cream or on it’s own. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips for success I have learned a long the way to ensure a perfectly delicious cake each and every time!
- Do NOT stir the cake! Stirring the cake affects the texture once baked and won’t have as tasty of an end result. Simply dump into baking dish, layer, and bake!
- Do NOT drain the peach juice! So many times, I have had people message me asking what went wrong, only to find out they drained the peaches and didn’t have the extra liquid needed. Make sure you use that flavorful heavy syrup!!
- Slice or grate the butter thin so you can easily spread it over the cake mix. You don’t want to have spots missing the butter, otherwise you’ll have dry clumps of cake mix to eat even after it is baked. Spreading the butter evenly results in a consistently crisp, flavorful crust topping.
- Do NOT prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Simply sprinkle the mix onto the peaches.
- Fresh peaches aren’t ideal in this recipe since they don’t have the heavy syrup and liquid needed to get the cake fully set up.
Serving Suggestions
My go-to serving method is to scoop the cake using a large spoon into bowls. From there, we love adding a scoop of ice cream with some toasted nuts. You can choose to enjoy this cake on it’s own without ice cream, or served with some whipped cream.
Being that this is a dump cake with canned peaches as the base, it is not a cake you can slice and serve. Plan to use a spoon to serve regardless if using ice cream, whipped cream, or on it’s own.
Love Peaches? Try these recipes out:
Southern Peach Bread, Classic Southern Peach Cobbler, Peach Cobbler Crisp, and my Smoked Bourbon Peach Cobbler
Storing Leftovers
Once cooled, leftovers can be covered or placed in an airtight container and stored in the fridge up to 4 days. I don’t recommend storing at room temperature due to the fact the topping gets soggy and loses its crispness. To reheat, place in microwave heating in 30 second increments until heated through. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.
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Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 29 oz sliced peaches *in heavy syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box yellow cake mix *15.25 oz
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter *melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Do not drain the peaches. Pour the entire can of peaches into the baking dish.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir it well into the peaches. Spread the peaches in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the peach mixture. Press the cake mix down gently to ensure an even layer.
- Grate or cut the butter into thin slices and place them on top of the cake mix, covering the entire surface.
- Sprinkle cinnamon evenly on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Mary
I made this and added cinnamon sugar and some cinnamon itself on top then spooned the melted butter on. I love the flavor as cobblers usually have it in them.
Kristin
Great addition on the cinnamon/sugar!! Glad you enjoyed this!
Cindi
I am making this for the pickiest eaters in the world……the guys at the firehouse!
Kristin
Hehe!! Hope they love it!! Keep us posted 🙂
Frank
Would this work with fresh peaches? They are plentiful this time of year. It seems ashamed to use canned when the real thing is out there.
Kristin
I agree! Although personally I have never tried it using fresh, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. My best piece of advice would be to cut the peaches into small wedges and perhaps cook them a bit in a saucepan to excrete some of the juices and create a syrup (similar to the canned version). Keep us posted on how it turns out!!
Nicole
Do you think this would work with fresh peaches? Or do you have a suggestion about how I could make it work with fresh peaches?
I’ve got 4-6 peaches sitting in my fridge and I want to put them to good use before they spoil. Thanks in advance!
Kristin
Hi Nicole, yes you definitely can use the fresh peaches. Just slice them up and use them in place of the canned kind. It will be delicious! Let us know how it turns out and what you all think 🙂
Allison
Can’t wait to make this for the family reunion this weekend. Will be making it in my pampered chef deep dish baker. Only should take 13 minutes in the microwave! Perfect while at camp!
Kristin
Thats great!!! What a perfect idea!! Let us know how it turns out 🙂
Andrea
I did try it with canned pineapples and peaches and added a little bit of cinnamon . It was so good and I think it tastes better when it’s cold. Thanks for all of your awesome and easy recipes.
Kristin
So glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for the feedback!! Have a great day 🙂
Andrea
I was thinking about trying it with pineapples and peaches do you think that could work?
Kristin
Definitely!!! That sounds delicious!!! Let us know how it turns out, 🙂
Arminuar
Do you need to add any extra sugar to the peaches to sweeten them a little? I have other peach cobbler recipes that requires you to add sugar to the peaches. Please advise. Thanks!
Kristin
Nope, no extra sugar needed 🙂
Let us know how it turns out! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!
Cheryl Pearson
I have used frozen blueberries by putting them in a boiler, adding a little sugar and cornstarch. Simmer until the mixture thickens a bit & this is delicious for the dump cake recipe! Always easy & delicious!
Kristin
Great idea!!! I have a big bag of frozen blueberries in my freezer right now, I’ll need to try that, 🙂 Thanks!
Tuli
I love how you respond to everyone. You’re so sweet. I’m going to try this today. I’m a bit scared to pour the cake mix on the peaches, but I’m pretty adventurous.
Kristin
Awwww, thanks! I appreciate each and every comment, <3
Don't be nervous to put the cake mix over the peaches, it'll turn out great!!! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Jennifer
I’m trying it with a white cake mix (that’s ali I have). I hope it turns out alright. 🙂
Kristin
Oh yum!!! It should turn out just as yummy! Keep us posted, 🙂
amanda vitale
Is it alright to use 2 cans of peaches? I like when cobblers have the extra fruit in it.
Kristin
Sure!! I have never tried it using two cans, but don’t see why it wouldn’t turn out just as good!!! Let us know what you think of it, 🙂
tiffni
I’m trying the cobbler now but with cherries and hopefully it’ll turn out good. Fingers crossed.
Kristin
Ooooo yummy!!! Let me know how it turned out! Sounds so good!! I’ll need to try that too since I love cherries!! 🙂
April
That looks great. My one concern before I make this is cakes usually call for eggs & oil. I understand adding butter which would take the place of the oil but what about the eggs? How does it become cake like without these items?
Kristin
Hi April! Although the name is dump cake, it is more similar to a cobbler in my opinion. The butter mixed with the cake mix does allow it to rise a bit, but it is not like a piece of cake you would eat. Trust me though, this is always a hit!! Hope you love it as well, 🙂
HM Bell
This sound great and easy. Wondering if you could use other fruit like blueberries?
Kristin
Hi!! Yep, other fruits works great! We haven’t tried blueberry but it should work the same! Sounds yummy! Let us know how it turns out 🙂
Erika
OMG! I just made this dessert for my husband and kids. This was my first time taking on a peach cobbler. So I went on Pinterest and there it was. I am telling you that this recipe is Amaaaaaazzzzing!!!!!! Its simple directions, easy to make and just sends the TASTE BUDS TO THE MOON. To The Cookin’ Chicks : Bravo! Thank you so much. My family enjoyed this delicious dessert. We will definitely make this over and share the recipe with our friends and family. I would recommend everyone to try this outstanding recipe. Thanks again.
Kristin and Adriana
Hehe, we LOVED reading your comment!!!! Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We are so glad you all enjoyed it! My family considers it one of their favorite desserts! I love how simple it is 🙂
Stay tuned for more “dump cakes”!!!
Anonymous
Can this be done in a slow cooker as well?
Kristin and Adriana
Hmmm, we have never tried that, so I’m not sure. I don’t know if the slow cooker would reach a warm enough temperature to bake this, but perhaps on high it would 🙂