Peach Dump Cake

Peach dump cake is a popular dessert that is easy to make and typically consists of only a few ingredients. It is a classic southern dessert that is made by layering canned or fresh peaches, yellow cake mix, and butter in a baking dish and then baking until the cake is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.

To make peach dump cake, canned or fresh peaches are first placed in a baking dish, and then a dry yellow cake mix is sprinkled over the top of the peaches. Slices of butter are then placed on top of the cake mix, and the entire mixture is baked in the oven until the cake is golden brown and the peaches are tender and bubbly.

Peach dump cake is a popular dessert because it is easy to make, requires only a few ingredients, and is a crowd-pleaser. It is a sweet and satisfying dessert that can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

While peach dump cake is traditionally made with canned peaches, fresh peaches can also be used in the recipe. Additionally, variations of the recipe can be made with different types of fruit, such as apples or cherries, and different types of cake mix, such as white or chocolate. Nevertheless, the classic peach dump cake is a beloved southern dessert that is enjoyed by many.

SERVINGS: 4

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can of peaches (drained and sliced)
• 1 box of yellow cake mix
• 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp. of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• Ice cream (optional)

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Spread the sliced peaches evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
3. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the peaches.
4. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon and chopped pecans evenly over the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream if desired.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL TIPS:

• Try using fresh peaches in season for a sweeter, juicier cake.
• Feel free to add extra spices such as nutmeg or cloves to the cake mixture.
• This cake can also be made with other fruit such as apples, cherries, or blueberries.