Description
Peach Dump Cake is a simple, quick, and delicious dessert that combines canned peach pie filling with yellow cake mix and butter to create a moist, crumbly cobbler-like treat. The optional addition of walnuts adds a delightful crunch, making it perfect for an easy family dessert or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 (21 ounce) cans peach pie filling
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) salted butter, sliced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer peach filling: Evenly spread the two cans of peach pie filling across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the first layer.
- Add cake mix: Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the peach filling, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle cinnamon: Evenly dust 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the cake mix to add warm spice flavor.
- Top with butter slices: Arrange slices of the salted butter evenly over the top of the cinnamon and cake mix layer to help the cake brown and become moist as it bakes.
- Bake first phase: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes to begin setting the cake.
- Add nuts: Remove the cake from the oven and sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans evenly over the top if using.
- Bake second phase: Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 15-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use canned peach pie filling with syrup for best results; fresh peaches require extra thickening agent.
- The type of nuts is flexible—walnuts or pecans both work well or omit for a nut-free dessert.
- Butter should be sliced thinly for even melting and moist cake texture.
- To enhance flavor, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
