Of course! Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert. It’s called a “dump” cake because you literally dump the ingredients into the pan. It’s incredibly easy, requires no baking skill, and results in a warm, bubbly, and comforting dessert that tastes like you spent hours making it.
Here’s the classic, foolproof recipe.
Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake Recipe
This recipe uses just 4-5 ingredients and is a perfect introduction to baking for beginners.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
· 2 (15 oz) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup or juice, undrained
· 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow or vanilla cake mix (DO NOT prepare the cake mix, use it dry)
· ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
· ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Dump the Peaches: Pour both cans of peaches (with all the syrup or juice) into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread them out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the entire box of dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir!
- Add Cinnamon & Nuts: If using, sprinkle the cinnamon and chopped nuts evenly over the cake mix layer.
- Add the Butter: Slice the cold butter into very thin pats. Arrange the butter pats as evenly as possible over the entire top of the cake mix and nut layer, covering as much surface area as you can.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. It will be extremely hot! Serve it warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Visual Guide to Layering:
- Layer 1: Canned Peaches + Juice
- Layer 2: Dry Cake Mix (DO NOT STIR)
- Layer 3: (Optional) Cinnamon & Nuts
- Layer 4: Thin Pats of Butter
Tips for Success & Flavor Variations
· The Golden Rule: Do Not Stir! The magic of the dump cake is that the ingredients layer and cook together. Stirring will result in a gloppy, uncooked mess.
· Butter Distribution: The key to a good crust is covering as much of the cake mix with butter as possible. The butter melts down through the mix, creating a crispy, golden topping.
· Why it Works: The juice from the peaches steams up through the dry cake mix, and the butter melts down through it. This combination bakes into a delicious cobbler-like topping with a soft, cake-like bottom.
· Variations:
· Apple Dump Cake: Use 2 cans of apple pie filling instead of peaches. Sprinkle with a box of spice cake mix.
· Cherry Dump Cake: Use 2 cans of cherry pie filling. A chocolate cake mix is fantastic with cherries!
· Mixed Berry: Use a bag of frozen mixed berries (do not thaw) and a white cake mix.
· Pineapple Dump Cake: Use 2 cans of crushed pineapple (undrained) and a yellow cake mix. Top with shredded coconut along with the nuts.
· For a Richer Flavor: Use a stick and a half (¾ cup) of butter for a more cake-like and richer topping.
Why This Recipe is a Winner
· Unbelievably Easy: Just 5 minutes of prep and a handful of ingredients.
· Total Comfort Food: Warm, fruity, and sweet—it’s the definition of cozy.
· Endlessly Customizable: You can create countless flavor combinations with different fruits and cake mixes.
· Crowd-Pleaser: It’s a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults, especially when served à la mode.
Enjoy your incredibly easy and delicious dessert