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    Home » Recipes

    Fresh Peach Dump Cake - Easy Recipe

    by Patti Estep · Jun 27, 2024

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    Aerial view of a serving of peach dump cake with whipped cream and a peach slice on top.
    A serving of peach dump cake over the entire pan.

    A great simple dessert from my friend's mother. Fresh Peach Dump Cake aka Peach Delight is so easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

    Slice of fresh peach dump cake.

    There's nothing like the taste of fresh peaches in the summer. While we were on vacation in South Carolina I made sure to take advantage of the freshest peaches and make my friend's Peach Delight recipe. This easy dessert recipe came from her mother and it's a dump cake recipe.

    Fresh diced peaches and sugar

    What's a Fresh Peach Dump Cake?

    If you haven't heard of this, a dump cake is simply a cake that you make by dumping a few ingredients into one pan and baking it. Easy, right?

    The original recipe uses a large can of diced peaches in a heavy syrup, but for this fresh peach dump cake, I use fresh peaches especially if they are in season.  I added a little white sugar and water to mimic the syrup from the can so that there was enough liquid for the cake mix to absorb.

    Peach and juice layer in baking pan

    You need enough peaches to cover the bottom of the pan. This is a standard 9 x 13 glass baking pan.

    Cake mix and butter slices

    Then layer a box of yellow cake mix and butter slices. That looks like a lot of butter, huh? Just remember you are not adding any oil or eggs to the recipe.

    Baked fresh peach dump cake.

    Ok, it's a little boring looking at face value which is why you will want to serve it with whipped cream and a peach slice.

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    It's nice and dense, and the ripe peaches add a great fresh and tart flavor that works really well with the cake.

    Aerial view of fresh peach dump cake serving with cream and peach slice.

    I love this fresh peach dump cake. It's perfect for vacation because you don't need any fancy equipment and very few ingredients. Plus it makes a good 18 - 24 servings.  Just the right amount for our large family.

    Fresh Fruit Dump Cake Variation Ideas:

    • Cranberries
    • Blueberries
    • Raspberries
    • Blackberries
    • Strawberries
    • Pineapple
    • Mango
    • Pear
    • Plum

    Though their season is short a fresh cranberry dump cake is easy and delicious too. I don't think apples give off enough juice. You could heat them on the stove but that would add an extra step.

    Try combining two fruits together. I think blueberries pair well with peaches. I even made a blueberry peach cobbler using sugar cookie dough. Another simple and very tasty dessert.

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    More Fresh Peach Dessert Recipes

    • Peach Pie Crumble
    • Ginger Peach Cheesecake Bars
    • Baked Peach Fritters
    • Easy Peach Crostata
    Slice of fresh peach dump cake.

    Fresh Peach Dump Cake Recipe

    A great simple dessert from my friend's mother. Fresh Peach Dump Cake aka Peach Delight is made with fresh in-season peaches instead of canned peaches.
    4.33 from 138 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18
    Calories 97 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups peeled and diced peaches
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup water
    • box yellow cake mix or white cake mix
    • 3/4 cup butter sliced thinly
    • 1 can whip cream
    • additional peach slices for serving.

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Combine diced peaches and sugar in a bowl for 20 minutes.
    • Add water and stir.
    • Pour peach mixture into 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
    • Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the peaches.
    • Arrange butter slices evenly over cake mix.
    • Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown.
    • Remove and cool.
    • Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and a peach slice, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Notes

    If you have any leftover peach dump cake wrap the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few days. Or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and place them in the fridge. You can then reheat individual portions in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Serving of peach dump cake topped with whipped cream and a fresh peach slice.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Beth

      June 10, 2023 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      I’m late to the party, but I wondered what size cake mix was used. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 10, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        Beth, I use the standard cake mix that you'd find in most grocery stores. I believe they are around 15 oz.

        Reply
    2. Sandi

      August 11, 2022 at 8:52 pm

      About to make this again. My friend added chopped pecans - yum!!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 12, 2022 at 6:51 am

        That sounds delicious Sandi. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
      • Melanie

        July 08, 2024 at 10:32 pm

        4 stars
        I was able to use the gluten-free cake mix and I think I needed more peaches or a bit more water but still tasted great!!

        Reply
        • Patti Estep

          July 09, 2024 at 7:07 am

          Melanie, it's good to know that gluten free cake mix can work too. I have found gluten free baking flour to be a little dry in cookies but have not tried it with the dump cake recipe. I think adding some more peaches and water is the right idea. Thanks for sharing.

    3. Helen R

      September 15, 2021 at 6:40 pm

      I just made the fresh peach dump cake and it is absolutely delicious! Irresistible!! How should the remaining cake be stored? I'm thinking refrigerate.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 15, 2021 at 9:10 pm

        Helen, so glad you like the peach dump cake. I would refrigerate the leftovers. I'm sure they won't last long.

        Reply
    4. Erica Mitu

      September 03, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      Hi,
      Do you think I'd be able to do this with pears instead of peach? If not, do you know any delicious sweet pear recipes? My husband loves pears and I really want to make an epic pear surprise for him.
      Thank you dearly,
      Erica Mitu

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 03, 2021 at 4:15 pm

        Erica, I have never tried pears however I think they would work great. I'd make sure they were juicy and ripe. Sometimes the pears I buy are nice and tasty but crisper and less juicy.

        Reply
    5. Brenda Sanchez

      August 07, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      I just made this recipe with peaches fresh from my tree. Only made 1/2 the recipe and man is it delicious!! Will definitely be making it again!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 08, 2021 at 6:12 am

        How great to have your own peaches to enjoy Brenda. Glad to hear you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    6. Debbie Burns

      July 24, 2021 at 10:12 am

      Is there a reason you have dice the peaches? I would think sliced peaches like in pie would be better.
      But I’m just a novice cook so before I make this, I thought I would ask.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 25, 2021 at 11:57 am

        Debbie, that's how I learned to make but I would think sliced peaches would also work. If I did it I'd probably use a lot of slices to make sure every serving got enough peaches.

        Reply
    7. Linda Murfin

      July 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      MADE THIS YESTERDAY WITH FRESH SC PEACHES. IT WAS OUTSTANDING! I'LL BE MAKING IT AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN...

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 12, 2020 at 7:03 am

        That's great to hear Linda. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    8. Jaime

      June 03, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      I made this tonight and it was really good, I used white cake mix. I added cinnamon to the peaches and it was amazing! Smelled nice too 🙂

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        June 04, 2020 at 6:22 am

        Jaime, adding a bit of cinnamon is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
    9. Suzie Brown

      May 20, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Quick question can I line the bottom with filo paistry or crossiant dough for a bottom crust ???

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        May 20, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        Suzie, I have never tried it. Since it's based on a cake mix I'm not sure how filo or other dough would work. If you try it let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    10. Donna A Pollock

      July 13, 2019 at 6:41 am

      I can't wait to try this. My neighbor has peach trees, so I really do have fresh peaches for my dump cake. The butter is going to make this so rich and very tasty, especially when it gets a little brown on top........those crunchy bites.......I can't wait
      Thank you for this great idea
      Donna

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        July 14, 2019 at 7:13 am

        Thanks Donna. I hope you love it as much as we did.

        Reply
    11. Lauren @ laurenalforddesign.com

      August 25, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      Yum! Just ate peaches today and would love to make this dump cake!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 26, 2018 at 12:01 pm

        Lauren, the hardest part is cutting up the peaches but it's worth the effort.

        Reply
      • Kelli U.

        August 07, 2022 at 7:37 pm

        I received a big box of peaches from my daughter in law. They are so delicious!!! I peeled and sliced enough for this recipe. The rest are for peach jam!!! I'm getting ready to put together my dump cake!! I love making them and have made the peach variation using canned peaches. SO EXCITED!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

        Reply
        • Patti Estep

          August 08, 2022 at 6:48 am

          Kelli, I agree that dump cakes are great to make. I think you'll love this fresh peach version. Enjoy!

    12. Mary

      August 24, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      I like how you've updated this recipe with fresh peaches. Bobbe will be proud. But I won't tell her you called it dump cake lol🍑🍰

      Reply
      • Linda Murfin

        July 11, 2020 at 4:16 pm

        I LIKE THAT, TOO!

        Reply
    13. Carole West

      August 24, 2018 at 7:10 am

      That's a lot of butter which I bet makes this amazing. Love peaches and how awesome to make this with so many variations. Yum!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 24, 2018 at 9:21 am

        It is a lot of butter Carole. However, you're not adding any vegetable oil or eggs like you normally would with a box mix. Also, I was following my friend's recipe, however, I bet you could get by with a little less.

        Reply
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