Easy Peach Dump Cake Recipe with Perfect Golden Caramel Crust
A quick and easy dump cake featuring canned peaches and a golden caramel crust made by layering thin slices of cold butter over yellow cake mix. Perfect for summer gatherings and comfort food lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) sliced peaches in juice or light syrup, drained slightly but keep some juice
- 1 box (about 15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, sliced thinly and chilled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain the canned peaches slightly, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the juice. Place the peaches evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the peaches, then dust with cinnamon if using. Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract on top.
- Evenly spread the dry yellow cake mix over the peach layer without mixing.
- Slice the cold unsalted butter thinly and layer the slices carefully over the cake mix, covering as much surface as possible without overlapping too thickly.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown with some darker caramel spots.
- Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken and the crust to crisp up.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Keep butter chilled and slice thinly for the best caramel crust. Do not melt butter before layering. If crust browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Avoid opening oven door frequently to prevent crust deflating. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: peach dump cake, easy dessert, caramel crust, summer dessert, quick cake, canned peaches, comfort food