Description
Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is an incredibly easy and delicious dessert featuring sweet, juicy canned peaches layered with a buttery yellow cake mix and topped with a golden, crisp crust. This minimal-prep recipe combines comforting spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to enhance the fruit’s natural sweetness, making it perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and summer celebrations.
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced peaches in syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Topping
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Add Peaches: Pour the canned peaches along with their syrup into the prepared baking dish to create a juicy base.
- Mix Spices and Sugar: Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and brown sugar evenly into the peaches for enhanced flavor.
- Spread Peaches: Distribute the peach mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish to ensure even cooking.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peach layer, being careful not to stir, which preserves the cobbler’s distinct layers.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the cake mix, covering as much area as possible to achieve a crispy, golden top.
- Add Pecans (Optional): If using, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the dump cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm. Optionally, enjoy it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use peaches in syrup for a sweeter and juicier filling.
- If using peaches packed in juice instead of syrup, add ¼ cup extra sugar to the mixture to balance sweetness.
- Ensure the melted butter is evenly distributed over the cake mix to avoid any dry patches in the crust.
- Adding a pinch of ginger can enhance the flavor profile of the cobbler.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cakes, Fruit Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
