What is the biggest mistake to avoid when making a dump cake?

The main mistake is stirring the ingredients. Layering the peaches, cake mix, and butter without mixing is what gives the cake its signature texture—juicy fruit on the bottom, golden, crisp topping on top.

What is a 3-ingredient peach dump cake?

The simplest version uses just canned peaches, boxed cake mix, and butter. That’s all you need for a sweet, satisfying dessert in minutes.

What is the best cake mix for dump cake?

Yellow cake mix is the classic choice, but white, spice, or butter pecan cake mixes work beautifully too, depending on the flavor you want.

What are the ingredients for peach dump cake?

Canned peaches, cake mix, and butter are the basics. Optional add-ins include cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for serving.

Peach Dump Cake with Cake Mix: 3 Ingredients for an Easy, Perfect Dessert

Description

📖 Description:

This peach dump cake combines canned peaches, cake mix, and butter for a gooey, fruity base topped with a crisp golden crust. With only 3–4 ingredients, it’s a no-fuss dessert that tastes like cobbler—perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients:

2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice or light syrup (not heavy syrup), undrained
1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15 oz)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (or thinly sliced across the top)
Optional:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer Peaches:
Pour canned peaches with juice into the dish. Spread evenly.
(Optional: Sprinkle cinnamon over peaches for extra flavor.)
Add Cake Mix:
Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir.
Add Butter & Nuts:
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix (or layer thin slices of butter across the top).
Sprinkle nuts on top if desired.
Bake:
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Serve:
Cool slightly, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

📝 Notes & Tips:

Juicy Trick: If you like it extra gooey, add a splash (¼ cup) of peach juice or milk before baking.
Crispier Topping: Use cold butter cut into thin slices instead of melted butter for a crumbly texture.
Fruit Variations: Try using fresh or frozen peaches (about 4 cups, sliced) tossed in ½ cup sugar.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat in oven or microwave.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American