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Rustic Peach Dump Cake Recipe

Rustic Peach Dump Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Delightful Peach Dump Cake merges convenience with classic Southern comfort. Quick dessert layers fresh peaches, buttery cake mix, and cinnamon for a simple, irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (15 oz/425 g) sliced peaches in syrup, undrained
  • 1 box (15.25 oz/432 g) yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Chopped pecans (optional)
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Completely coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent adhesion.
  2. Fruit Foundation: Distribute canned peaches and their syrup evenly across the dish’s bottom, creating a luscious peach base that covers the entire surface.
  3. Cake Layer Application: Uniformly spread dry cake mix over the peach layer, ensuring complete coverage without leaving any fruit exposed.
  4. Moisture Infusion: Create a crisscross pattern of melted butter across the cake mix, allowing it to penetrate and generate rich, golden moisture throughout the dessert.
  5. Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle ground cinnamon and brown sugar across the surface. Optional: Scatter chopped pecans for added texture and nutty depth.
  6. Baking Process: Place the dish in the center of the preheated oven. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the crust turns golden-brown and fruit edges begin to bubble.
  7. Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic touch.

Notes

  • Prevent Sticking Smartly: Spray the baking dish generously, covering every corner and edge to ensure easy cake removal and clean serving.
  • Distribute Cake Mix Evenly: Sprinkle the dry cake mix carefully across peaches, avoiding clumps and ensuring uniform coverage for consistent texture and baking.
  • Control Butter Moisture: Drizzle melted butter strategically, creating moisture pockets without oversaturating the cake mix, which could result in a soggy bottom.
  • Customize Flavor Profiles: Experiment with spices like nutmeg or ginger, swap pecans for almonds, or use different fruit variations like mixed berries to personalize the dump cake experience.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 292
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 287 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 37 mg