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Super Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

This Super Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is the ultimate shortcut to a warm, bubbling peach dessert. Simply 'dump' the ingredients into a dish, and the oven does all the work for maximum deliciousness with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans peach slices in syrup (15 oz each), undrained
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz), dry
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 0.25 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Step 2: Pour the undrained cans of peach slices into the prepared baking dish. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and optional brown sugar. Gently stir in the dish to combine and spread peaches evenly.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle the entire box of dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peach layer. DO NOT STIR.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix. If using, sprinkle pecans/walnuts, coconut, or nutmeg over the melted butter layer.
  5. Step 5: Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is deep golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
  6. Step 6: Carefully remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is called 'Dump Cake' because you simply dump the ingredients into the pan—no separate mixing bowls are needed! For variations, try swapping peaches for canned cherry, apple, or mixed berry pie filling, or even drained crushed pineapple. A white or spice cake mix can be used instead of yellow. Nuts and coconut are optional add-ins. For an extra decadent treat, you can dollop softened cream cheese over the peaches before adding the cake mix. Ensure you do NOT stir the dry cake mix layer; the magic happens as it absorbs the butter and fruit juices during baking. Try to cover most of the cake mix with melted butter for best browning results. The resting time helps the fruit layer set slightly. This dessert is best served warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store cooled leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or the entire dish loosely covered in a 350°F (175°C) oven.