Description
Peach dump cake brings Southern comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Sweet, juicy peaches nestled beneath a buttery crumb topping create a simple dessert that delights with its rustic charm and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruit:
- 2 cans peaches in heavy syrup
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2/3 tablespoons brown sugar
Wet and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of nonstick spray to ensure effortless cake removal.
- Create a delectable base by spreading canned peach slices evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, allowing their natural juices to pool and enhance the cake’s moisture.
- Generously sprinkle the dry cake mix directly over the peaches, creating a uniform layer that will transform into a golden, crumbly topping during baking.
- Strategically dot the cake mix with cold butter pieces, ensuring they are scattered across the surface to promote even melting and create a rich, crispy texture.
- Optional: Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling ground cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts over the cake mix for added depth and crunch.
- Transfer the prepared dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit edges that signal the cake’s readiness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dump cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, giving the fruit and cake mixture time to set and develop a harmonious consistency.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the cake’s rustic, comforting flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, juicy peaches for maximum flavor and natural sweetness in your dump cake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular cake mix with a gluten-free alternative or almond flour.
- Enhance the cake’s richness by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to complement the peaches’ natural taste.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience that balances the warm, fruity cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg