Easy 3-Ingredient Peach Dump Cake Recipe Perfect for Fresh Peaches
A simple and delicious peach dump cake made with fresh peaches, yellow cake mix, and melted butter. Ready in under an hour, this dessert offers a perfect balance of tender peaches and a crispy buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–6 medium ripe fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 5 cups)
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash, peel, and slice 5-6 medium peaches to get about 5 cups of fruit. Keep slices about ¼-inch thick.
- Optionally toss peaches with a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of lemon juice.
- Spread the peaches evenly in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches.
- Pour the melted butter slowly over the cake mix, drizzling evenly to soak the mix.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Check at 35 minutes if your oven runs hot.
- Cool slightly for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the cake to set.
Notes
Peeling peaches is optional; blanching peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds helps remove skins easily. Melt butter slowly to avoid dry spots. Do not stir ingredients; layering creates the signature texture. Tent with foil if cake browns too quickly. Use ripe peaches for best flavor. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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