Description
This Peach Dump Cake is an effortless and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy peach slices in a sweet syrup base, topped with a buttery yellow cake mix crust, it bakes to golden perfection with bubbling fruit underneath. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat that’s quick to prepare yet impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Base
- 1 (29 oz / 823 g) can peach slices in heavy syrup, undrained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cake Topping
- 1 (15.25 oz / 425 g) box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup (156 g) unsalted butter, melted
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C if using a fan oven. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch (approx 22×33 cm) baking dish to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Prepare Fruit Base: Pour the entire can of peach slices, including heavy syrup, into the prepared baking dish. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir the mixture well to combine and spread it evenly across the dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the peach layer, ensuring all the fruit is covered completely.
- Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the dry cake mix topping, covering as much of the surface as possible to ensure a golden, crispy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes to allow it to set slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For best results, do not drain the peach slices; the syrup helps keep the cake moist and bubbly.
- You can substitute yellow cake mix with white cake mix if preferred.
- Variations include adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of brown sugar under the butter for extra texture and sweetness.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic pairing.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
