This Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is the perfect example of the recipes I love to share—simple, comforting, and made for real families. Inspired by my passion for balanced one-pot meals and customizable dishes, this dessert comes together quickly with just a few pantry staples. Whether you’re serving it on a busy weeknight or saving it for a special occasion, this peach dump cake brings cozy flavor without the nuts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is the kind of dessert that proves simple really can be special. If you’re looking for a quick, family-friendly treat that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this recipe is it. With no nuts, it’s safe for those with allergies, yet still delivers that golden, buttery topping and sweet peach filling everyone loves.
You’ll love how customizable it is—swap in canned, fresh, or frozen peaches and still enjoy the best nut-free dump cake texture. It’s also flexible enough to become a three-ingredient peach dump cake or expanded with a few extras for more richness. Either way, the process stays quick and approachable.
This Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake works beautifully for busy weeknights, potlucks, or even holidays when you need a simple dessert that feels homemade. It combines comfort with convenience, giving you balanced flavors without complicated steps. Once you try this peach dump cake, you’ll see why it’s a go-to recipe worth keeping in your collection.
Ingredients for This Recipe
The beauty of a Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake lies in its simplicity. You don’t need complicated steps or specialty ingredients—just a few pantry staples that come together to create a warm, golden dessert filled with juicy peaches. Unlike traditional recipes that sometimes rely on butter or nuts, this nut-free version keeps things lighter and allergy-friendly without losing flavor.
The peaches provide natural sweetness and juiciness, while the cake mix creates that signature crumbly topping. Using applesauce instead of butter makes this recipe a little healthier while keeping the texture moist and soft. A sprinkle of cinnamon ties everything together with warm spice, elevating the peach flavor into true comfort food.
This combination ensures your Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake stays quick, budget-friendly, and adaptable—perfect for busy weeknights, casual family dinners, or even potluck gatherings.
🛒 Ingredients:
— 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice
— 1 box yellow or angel food cake mix
— ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (instead of butter)
— 1 teaspoon cinnamon
How to Make This Recipe
Making a Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake couldn’t be easier, and that’s exactly why it’s a favorite for busy families. This dessert comes together in minutes with no need for complicated steps or special baking skills. Start by pouring the peaches with their juice into a baking dish. The natural syrup helps keep the cake moist and adds sweetness. Next, evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix over the peaches. There’s no need to stir—the beauty of a dump cake is that it bakes into layers all on its own.
Instead of using butter, this nut-free version calls for unsweetened applesauce, which cuts fat while keeping the topping soft with a slight golden crunch. A touch of cinnamon brings warmth and enhances the flavor of the peaches, making every bite comforting and irresistible.
Once assembled, simply bake until the top is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling at the edges. In under an hour, you’ll have a delicious Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake that’s ready to enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own.
🛒 Ingredients to Use:
— 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice
— 1 box yellow or angel food cake mix
— ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
— 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Expert Cooking Tips
When it comes to baking a perfect Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake, a few simple tricks can make all the difference. Start with your peaches—whether canned, fresh, or frozen, they’re the star of this dessert. Canned peaches in juice keep things quick and consistent, but if you use fresh or frozen, just adjust sweetness by adding a little extra applesauce or cinnamon.
The cake mix is what forms that signature crumbly topping. Yellow cake mix delivers a classic buttery flavor, while angel food cake mix makes your Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake lighter and slightly spongy. Both options bake beautifully with juicy peaches underneath.
Replacing butter with unsweetened applesauce is not only allergy-friendly but also reduces fat, making this recipe a bit healthier without compromising texture. Finally, don’t skip the cinnamon—it enhances the peaches with a warm, cozy depth that makes the cake taste homemade.
Pro tip: For extra golden topping, lightly mist the cake mix layer with cooking spray before baking. And always let your dump cake rest for 10 minutes after baking—it helps the layers set perfectly.
🛒 Ingredients to Remember:
— 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice
— 1 box yellow or angel food cake mix
— ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
— 1 teaspoon cinnamon
FAQs
What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?
The biggest mistake when making a Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is overmixing the ingredients. Dump cakes are meant to bake in layers—peaches on the bottom, cake mix on top. Stirring blends everything together, leaving you with a gummy texture instead of the signature crumbly topping. Another common mistake is using too little liquid. The juice from canned peaches is essential for keeping the cake moist and flavorful, so don’t drain it away.
What is a 3 ingredient peach dump cake?
A 3 ingredient version of Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is as simple as it gets. All you need are canned peaches with juice, a box of cake mix, and butter or applesauce. While this basic recipe is incredibly easy, you can still elevate it by adding cinnamon or swapping applesauce for a lighter, nut-free twist. This shortcut cake is perfect for last-minute desserts and still delivers that golden topping with a sweet peach filling.
What are the ingredients for peach dump cake?
The classic Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake uses just a handful of pantry staples: canned peaches in juice, yellow or angel food cake mix, unsweetened applesauce in place of butter, and ground cinnamon. Each ingredient plays a role—peaches add sweetness, cake mix forms the crumbly topping, applesauce provides moisture without nuts, and cinnamon ties it all together. This combination ensures a quick, allergy-friendly dessert that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare in under an hour.
What’s the difference between a dump cake and a cobbler?
While both are peach desserts, a Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is simpler to make than a cobbler. A cobbler requires mixing batter or biscuit dough before baking, while a dump cake is assembled by layering ingredients—just “dump” peaches, cake mix, and applesauce into the pan and bake. The result is a more rustic, cake-like topping compared to the biscuit-style crust of a cobbler. Dump cakes are faster, easier, and perfect for beginners.
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If you’re looking for a dessert that’s simple, cozy, and allergy-friendly, this Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake is the perfect choice. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can create a sweet treat that feels homemade without the stress. The peaches bake into a juicy filling while the cake mix forms a golden topping, making every bite warm and satisfying. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner, a potluck, or simply craving comfort food, this Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake will quickly become a go-to recipe you’ll make again and again.
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Nut-Free Peach Dump Cake
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Juicy peaches in juice with a light cake topping, safe for nut allergies.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice
1 box yellow or angel food cake mix
½ cup unsweetened applesauce (instead of butter)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
Pour peaches with juice into the dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Sprinkle cake mix over peaches.
Spoon applesauce evenly on top.
Bake 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American