You can’t go wrong with this quick and simple lazy peach cobbler! Made using canned peaches and dry cake mix, you couldn’t ask for an easier dessert- especially when you are short on time!
Recipe Features:
- Quick and Easy- This recipe is what we call “lazy cake” or, in other words, a dump and bake. No mixing required!
- Easy to Customize- Try it with any other canned fruit or cake mix flavor!
- Perfect Fall Treat- The cinnamon and nutmeg add the perfect finishing touch!
We grew up making lazy cakes for all of our celebrations. My 4-Ingredient cherry dump cake has been a family favorite for YEARS, but we decided it was time to mix things up. This dump peach cobbler used basics from the original recipe with a few key changes. Peaches instead of cherries and the addition of a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.
If you’ve never had a dump cake before, it tastes so close to a cobbler- a cheat cobbler that is. It’s made with a base of canned fruit and dry cake mix that is dumped into a pan and baked. No stirring required.
It’s a go-to time saving dessert that everyone should save to their recipe box!
Peach Dump Cake Ingredients:
You don’t need much to get this peach dump cake recipe to the oven. In fact, most of these ingredients are pantry staples for any baker!
- Canned Peaches- We have tried every different brand of peach and they all taste equally delicious.
- Cake Mix- Opt for a classic yellow or butter cake for this specific recipe.
- Butter- Salted is my fave, but unsalted will work too.
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg- Just a touch which compliments the peaches perfectly.
How to make Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches and Cake Mix:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare a 9×13 pan by adding a light mist of baking spray.
- Pour the peaches into the prepared pan, spreading them into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix directly on top of the peaches. No need to stir.
- Dot butter over the top of the cake mix, covering as much of the top as possible.
- Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the top of the butter.
- Remember, don’t mix it.
- Bake 45 minutes, or until the top of the cake is a light golden brown.
- Serve as is or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Cake Mix Cobbler Tips and FAQs
- Remember not to mix this cake. It’s called a “lazy cake” or “dump cake” for a reason. You want to keep things as easy as possible.
- Try other variations by using different canned fruits. Some of our favorites are blueberry, cherry, and apple!
- Want less sugar? Leave out the brown sugar and sprinkle the top of the peaches with cinnamon.
A dump cake is very similar to cobbler. They both have a fruit base with a crust topping. Dump cake will typically be more of a softer cake texture while cobbler has more of a crust or pie topping.
The title “dump cake” says it all. This easy dessert is made so you can literally dump all of the ingredients into a pan and put it directly into the oven to bake. No stirring required!
Did you know that his peach cobbler recipe with cake mix can be made in a slow cooker? Dump all of the ingredients into the bottom of a greased slow cooker as stated in the recipe. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.
Yes. This peach cobbler cake should be stored covered in the refrigerator. If kept properly the cake will last up to 5 days. Although we always eat the entire pan within one or two.
The dump cake is finished when the top is golden brown.
More Peach Recipes:
- Homemade Peach Ice Cream
- Peach Smoothie Recipe
- Easy Peach Cobbler Bars
- Peach Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting
- Basil Peach Pork Chops
- Peach Oatmeal Recipe
More Cake Mix Recipes:
- Blackberry Lemon Cupcakes
- Cake Mix Red Velvet Cookies
- Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
- Cake Mix Whoopie Pies
- Pumpkin Biscotti
- Strawberry Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
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Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 2 (16oz) cans peaches, one drained fully.
- 1 (18.25oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced into thin pieces
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Prepare a 9×13 pan by adding a light mist of baking spray.
- Pour the peaches into the prepared pan, spreading them into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix directly on top of the peaches. No need to stir.
- Dot butter over the top of the cake mix, covering as much of the top as possible.
- Mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the top of the butter.
- Remember, don’t mix it.
- Bake 45 minutes, or until the top of the cake is a light golden brown.
- Serve as is or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Remember not to mix this cake. It’s called a “lazy cake” or “dump cake” for a reason. You want to keep things as easy as possible.
- Try other variations by using different canned fruits. Some of our favorites are blueberry, cherry, and apple!
- Want less sugar? Leave out the brown sugar and sprinkle the top of the peaches with cinnamon.