Name: Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained: These are the heart of your cobbler. Using peaches in heavy syrup adds extra sweetness and moisture, which helps create that lovely gooey texture beneath the cake topping. Do not drain them; that luscious syrup is key! You’re looking for about 30 ounces total. Some larger cans (around 29 ounces) are also perfectly fine to use as a single can.; 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix: This is your magic shortcut to a perfect cobbler topping. A standard yellow cake mix provides a wonderful buttery flavor and bakes up beautifully. You can also use a white or butter pecan cake mix for a slight variation in flavor.; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted: Melted butter is drizzled over the cake mix, creating pockets of rich, buttery flavor and helping the top crisp up to a beautiful golden brown. Some prefer to slice cold butter and dot it over, which also works wonderfully.; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended): Cinnamon adds a warm, comforting spice that complements the peaches perfectly. If you love spiced desserts, don’t skip this!; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional): Nutmeg provides another layer of warmth and complexity to the flavor profile. It pairs beautifully with cinnamon and peaches.

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Here’s what you’ll need to create this incredibly easy and delicious Peach Cobbler Dump Cake. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in achieving that perfect balance of fruity sweetness and buttery cake goodness.

2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained: These are the heart of your cobbler. Using peaches in heavy syrup adds extra sweetness and moisture, which helps create that lovely gooey texture beneath the cake topping. Do not drain them; that luscious syrup is key! You’re looking for about 30 ounces total. Some larger cans (around 29 ounces) are also perfectly fine to use as a single can.
1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix: This is your magic shortcut to a perfect cobbler topping. A standard yellow cake mix provides a wonderful buttery flavor and bakes up beautifully. You can also use a white or butter pecan cake mix for a slight variation in flavor.
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted: Melted butter is drizzled over the cake mix, creating pockets of rich, buttery flavor and helping the top crisp up to a beautiful golden brown. Some prefer to slice cold butter and dot it over, which also works wonderfully.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but highly recommended): Cinnamon adds a warm, comforting spice that complements the peaches perfectly. If you love spiced desserts, don’t skip this!
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional): Nutmeg provides another layer of warmth and complexity to the flavor profile. It pairs beautifully with cinnamon and peaches.

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Instructions

Creating this Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is famously simple. Just follow these steps for a foolproof dessert experience:

Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Proper preheating ensures that your dump cake cooks evenly and the topping becomes golden and delightful. Place an oven rack in the center position.
Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray. This will prevent the cobbler from sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
Dump the Peaches: Open your cans of sliced peaches in heavy syrup. Pour the entire contents of both cans, including all the syrup, directly into the prepared baking dish. Spread them out evenly to cover the bottom of the dish. This undrained syrup is crucial as it mixes with the cake mix to form the delicious, gooey “cobbler” part.
Sprinkle the Spices (Optional): If using, sprinkle the ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg evenly over the peaches. This infuses the fruit layer with a warm, comforting aroma and taste.
Add the Cake Mix: Open the package of yellow cake mix. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the peaches and spices. Try to distribute it as uniformly as possible, covering all the fruit. Do not stir the cake mix into the peaches. The magic of a dump cake is in the layering.
Add the Butter:
- Melted Butter Method: If you’ve melted your butter, drizzle it as evenly as you can over the entire surface of the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible to ensure a golden, buttery crust.
- Sliced Butter Method (Alternative): If you prefer, you can use one stick (1/2 cup) of cold unsalted butter, thinly sliced. Arrange these thin butter slices evenly over the top of the dry cake mix. As the cake bakes, the butter will melt and saturate the cake mix.
Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for 40-50 minutes. You’re looking for the top to be golden brown and bubbly around the edges where the fruit mixture peeks through. The exact baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven.
Cool Slightly: Once baked, carefully remove the peach cobbler dump cake from the oven. It will be very hot. Let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the molten fruit filling to set up a bit, making it easier to serve and preventing burnt tongues!
Serve and Enjoy: Scoop the warm peach cobbler dump cake into bowls. It’s absolutely divine served as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 450