After a busy day of errands and housework, my family was craving something sweet for dessert. With no time to bake from scratch, I remembered the cans of peach pie filling sitting in my pantry. Twenty minutes later, the aroma of cinnamon and peaches filled our kitchen as I pulled out this magical dump cake
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Peach Pie Filling Dump Cake
This warm and cozy peach dump cake tastes just like your favorite peach cobbler but with fewer ingredients and far less fuss. The science is simple: as the cake bakes, the moisture from the peaches and the melted butter transforms the dry cake mix into a tender, golden crust. The addition of pecans and cinnamon creates depth of flavor while allowing the natural sweetness of peaches to shine through.
What Makes Peach Filling Dump Cake So Good?
This recipe for peach dump cake sounds too easy to be good, yet somehow, it is additively delicious. The addition of pecans and ground cinnamon on top pumps up this Peach Dump Cake’s yum factor.
This is the perfect recipe for young bakers, as it requires no messy measuring or complicated techniques to master.
Peach Dump Cake Recipe Ingredients
This recipe is made with simple ingredients. And there’s no need to measure anything! All you need is:
- Boxed cake mix – Forms the golden, buttery crust that crowns the dessert
- Peach pie filling – Provides the sweet, juicy base that keeps the cake moist
- Butter – Creates richness and helps transform the cake mix into a tender topping
- Nuts – Adds delightful crunch and nutty flavor to complement the sweet peaches
- Cinnamon – Brings warmth and subtle spice that enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness
It may be hard to find an easier dessert recipe!
How to Make Peach Dump Cake
- Spread two cans of peach pie filling in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan that you have sprayed non-stick spray into the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle a box of cake mix on top of the peaches. See, no measuring!
- Gently pat the dry cake mix onto the peaches.
- Drizzle melted butter onto the cake mix.
- Top with nuts.
- If you like, sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Pop this into the oven and all you need to do is wait for one delicious summer peach dessert!
- Serve and enjoy!
Variations for Peach Dump Cake with Cake Mix
You can make this peach dump cake recipe with different types of cake mixes. Some suggestions are:
- French vanilla cake mix
- Butter Pecan cake mix
- Yellow cake mix
- White cake mix
- Spice cake mix
Dump Cake Peach Pie Filling Alternatives
I like to use two cans of pie filling, I love the thick texture and the flavor of the pie filling.
You can easily substitute one can of pie filling with 2 20-ounce cans of sliced peaches, which you can cut up. The canned fruit can have light or heavy syrup. The heavy syrup will mean your peaches will be a bit thicker, than those of the light syrup.
Or you could use two or three 15-ounce cans of canned peaches in syrup. You can use fresh or frozen peaches as well. You should use about 2 pounds of fresh fruit. Don’t stop there you could use two cans of cherry pie filling or even blueberry pie filling.
How to Use Frozen Peaches in Peach Dump Cake
You will need about 30 ounces of frozen peaches.
- Empty them into a bowl to thaw.
- After they have thawed, add 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Continue to prepare the recipe by adding the cake mix and the butter.
Optional Toppings for Peach Dump Cake
You can add nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or even pecans to the top. Sprinkle on as many as you would like.
Everyone loves this when you serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
You could also sprinkle ground nutmeg, cinnamon, or cinnamon sugar on the top.
Add the toppings before you bake and you will bake those flavors right into the cake!
One thing is for certain you are doing to love a very gooey decadent bite of this amazing cake.
Does Peach Dump Cake Have to be Refrigerated?
You can leave the Peach Dump Cake tightly wrapped on the counter for a day or two, but you can extend the storage time to up to five days if you put any leftovers in the fridge.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Peach Pie Filling Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix
- 2 cans peach pie filling
- 4 ounces butter
- ½ cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Place two cans of peach pie filling in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1 box of dry cake mix over the pie filling. Gently pat the dry cake mix over the peaches.
- Melt 4 ounces of butter and evenly pour the melted butter over the cake mix.
- Add pecans to the top of the cake and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the cake has set, and the top is browned, and the peaches have become bubbly.
I find that the peach pie filling doesn’t have much sliced peaches in it. I mix the pie filling with a large can of drained sliced peaches before adding the cake mix.
Also, I add the nuts first and then the melted butter, it keeps the nuts from scorching.
I made this exactly as directed, using peach pie filling and a yellow cake mix. My family couldn’t eat it fast enough! With or without ice cream, the Best Ever Peach Dump Cake is the “best ever”….thank you!
Has anyone tried the dump cakes with gluten free cake mix? What modifications did you make? and did you use a box cake mix or make your own mix?
I am sorry I have not tried this with a gluten-free mix.
Do you need to spray the bottom of the baking dish before adding the canned peaches?
You can if you desire. It is not necessary. It is helpful for cleanup.
I served this with ice cream and I drizzled a peach syrup over all. Make a simple syrup and while hot pour over two diced peaches in a mason jar. Cover and cool. How easy is this!
Oh, that sounds yummy!!!!
I am planning on making this have fresh frozen peaches in my freezer have never made anything like this before do you sprinkle the box mix dry on it without anything added? One of my kids was asking if I would make a pie this sounds easier. I appreciate all the great information to help feed my family.
Nope just put the dry mix on the peaches and top with butter.
can this be made with fresh peaches?
Yes, follow the directions for the frozen peaches.
What size cake mix (ounces) are you using, since they’re somewhere like 15+ oz. lately. Some of my old recipes don’t work anymore, ever since the amount of mix has been reduced We love peaches, so I’m anxious to make this. I’ll try using fresh peaches, and adding some sugar, as you suggested for frozen peaches.
I am using 15.25 ounces. I modify the old recipes by adding 3 tablespoons of flour, 3 tablespoons weighs about 3 ounces. The old boxed cake mixes used to be 18 ounces.
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