Need a quick dessert and have an abundance of peaches? Say 'hello' to peach season with this easy fresh peach dump cake recipe! This simple dessert recipe made with a simple box of cake mix will win the hearts of many.
Fresh peaches flavored with a hint of cinnamon and a cake mix topping that is topped with pecans forms a crunchy, crusty layer that combines beautifully with the soft, cooked peaches.
This recipe uses fresh fruit instead of canned peaches. If all that you have on hand is canned peaches, I also have a peach dump cake with canned peaches recipe! The preparation method is a little different but the results are delicious!
The topping is made with a box cake mix and the melted butter is mixed in with the cake mix instead of slicing and placing on top and the end results is a delicious crumbly topping that takes only minutes of prep!
Why you'll love this easy peach recipe
- quick and effortless to make - you need five to ten minutes and that's it!
- a great way to enjoy an abundance of fresh peaches
- crowd-pleasing - always the first dessert to be scooped up at family holidays and gatherings. This peach dessert recipe would be great for a Labor Day potluck!
- so many variations - once you try this peach recipe, try my blueberry dump cake, cherry cheesecake dump cake and pumpkin pecan dump cake next!
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly.
- fresh peaches - choose fresh juicy peaches that are nicely ripened.
- lemon juice- freshly squeezed lemon juice, not the bottled lemon juice
- brown sugar - use light brown sugar in this recipe
- cinnamon
- cornstarch
- butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe.
- box of yellow cake mix- you can also use white cake mix in this recipe.
- pecans - pecans add flavour and crunch. You can also used chopped almonds or slivered almonds.
Step by Step Instructions - How to make Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
You can find a full printable recipe card by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. I've included step by step image and instructions below to give you a visual aid for making this recipe.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Peel and slice peaches. I like to leave one with the skin on and peel the remaining peaches.
Add sliced peaches to a small mixing bowl. Add in brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
Transfer peach mixture to prepared baking dish.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cake mix. Use a pastry blender (or clean hands) and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
Sprinkle on top of peaches in baking dish. Top with coarsely chopped pecans.
Bake in 350°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until top is light golden brown and peaches are bubbling at the sides.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Does a peach dump cake need to be refrigerated?
Yes! You will need to regerate any leftovers. Store cooled cake covered in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight storage container for up to three days.
This delicious dessert is best enjoyed the same day as making it. You can also reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up again and enjoy it the next day.
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Easy Fresh Peach Dump Cake (with Cake Mix)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
Description
Say 'hello' to peach season with the easy fresh peach dump cake recipe! This simple dessert recipe will win the hearts of many. Fresh peaches flavored with cinnamon and a cake mix topping that is topped with pecans forms a crunchy, crusty layer that combines beautifully with the soft, cooked peaches.
Ingredients
2 pounds peaches, peeled and sliced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 box (15.25 oz.) Yellow Cake Mix
½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Peel and slice peaches. (I like to leave one with the skin on and peel the remaining peaches).
- Add sliced peaches to a small mixing bowl. Add in brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer peach mixture to prepared baking dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cake mix. Use a pastry blender (or clean hands) and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
- Sprinkle on top of peaches in baking dish. Top with coarsely chopped pecans.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, until top is light golden brown and peaches are bubbling at the sides.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Store cooled cake covered in plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight storage container for up to three days
This delicious dessert is best enjoyed the same day as making it. You can also reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up again and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 helping
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 13.5 g
- Sodium: 26.8 mg
- Fat: 11.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
Keywords: easy fresh peach dump cake
Tim
The fresh peaches make the dump cake taste homemade thanks for this delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Quynh
This is such a great hack on how to make peach cobbler. Seriously, it was so easy, and it came out amazing!
★★★★★
nancy
yummy looking peach crumble. easy ddessert when you want something sweet but don't want to put in the work
★★★★★
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it was a sweet success! Love the combination of peaches with cinnamon; hands down delicious!
★★★★★
Sandra Flegg
Thanks Sara! Great to hear that! 🙂 Sandra
Biana
Love different twists on cake mix! This cake looks delicious, will be perfect served with a cup of hot tea.
★★★★★
Chenée
So delicious and easy! We love the addition of pecans!
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Lorie
Huge hit at my house! I had a ton of peaches so I doubled the amount of peaches but left all the same and it came out great. Just peachier, the way I like it. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you!.
★★★★★
Sandra Flegg
That's great to hear! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback!
Sandy S.
Looks good~ will try it using a low carb cake mix & Swerve brown sugar replacement!♥️
Marianne Potter
This is the best recipe!!!! Very simple to make and DELICIOUS
★★★★★
Sandra Flegg
Thrilled to hear that you enjoed this peach recipe!
Mary
Our family loved this with vanilla ice cream!
Brenda Lail
I made this with a zero sugar cake mix and Splenda brown sugar and it is fabulous! My husband and I have diabetes. So this was a nice treat!
★★★★★
Sandra Flegg
Thanks so much for sharing your sugar substitutes! I will add those to the recipe post soon! 🙂
Shirley Lausch
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I put pecans on only half (some people in my house do not like pecans). This is recipe that is definitely a keeper.
★★★★★
Rachel
Turns out perfect every time!
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Sandra Flegg
Ahhhh so great to hear! We love it too! 🙂
Sandra Flegg
So happy to hear that you enjoyed it!! Dump cakes are usually made in a 9x13-inch pan and I do have one recipe on the blog in an 9x9 pan and I agree! They're definitely thicker. Personal preference and thanks so much for that feedback!