Peach Dump Cake Recipe

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The smell of peaches bubbling away in the oven is pure summer comfort. It takes me back to late afternoons when the kitchen was the heart of the house—bare feet on cool tile, my mom opening a can of peaches and somehow turning the simplest ingredients into something magical. No fuss, no stress—just sweetness in every bite.

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That’s exactly what this Peach Dump Cake delivers. It’s almost too easy to believe: a handful of pantry staples layered together, baked until golden and bubbling, and suddenly you’ve got a dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Perfect for weeknights, lazy Sundays, holidays, or whenever the craving strikes.

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Golden, buttery, and irresistible—this is the kind of recipe that feels homemade, nostalgic, and crowd-pleasing all at once.

🍑 Easy Peach Dump Cake

📝 Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Notes
Sliced peaches in syrup 2 cans (15 oz each) Do not drain
Yellow cake mix 1 box (15.25 oz) Dry mix only
Unsalted butter ½ cup (115 g), melted Rich flavor
Ground cinnamon ½ tsp (optional) Warm spice
Nutmeg ¼ tsp (optional) Adds depth
Pecans or walnuts ½ cup, chopped (optional) Crunchy topping

🔪 Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep
    Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Add Peaches
    Pour both cans of peaches with syrup into the dish. Spread evenly.
  3. Season (Optional)
    Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over peaches.
  4. Add Cake Mix
    Evenly sprinkle dry cake mix over peaches. Do not stir.
  5. Add Butter
    Drizzle melted butter over cake mix, covering as much as possible.
  6. Top (Optional)
    Sprinkle chopped nuts over the surface.
  7. Bake
    Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on top.
  8. Cool & Serve
    Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.

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