Easy 3-Ingredient Fresh Peach Dump Cake Recipe for Perfect Summer Dessert
A simple, quick, and delicious summer dessert featuring fresh peaches, yellow cake mix, and butter, baked to a golden, bubbly perfection with a crumbly top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 3 pounds)
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces / 432 grams)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (227 grams), sliced thinly
- Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg
- Optional for serving: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Peel (if desired) and slice 6-7 medium fresh peaches into 1/4-inch thick slices. Toss with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg if using.
- Layer the peaches evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the entire box of yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches without stirring.
- Dot the top with thin slices of 1 cup unsalted butter, spreading them evenly over the cake mix.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool for about 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid mushiness. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained well. Do not skip butter slices on top for a crispy crust. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil. Let cake rest before slicing for best texture. Can swap cake mix for gluten-free or vegan options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 3
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