Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

4.43 from 7 votes

A delicious dessert, this one delivers the classic peach cobbler flavor you crave but with minimal work thanks to the dump & bake method.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 343kcal

Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
Dump both cans of peaches into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to gently spread them out so they somewhat evenly cover the bottom of the dish.
2 14.5 oz cans sliced peaches
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly out over top.
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Sprinkle the cake mix evenly out over top of the peaches. Using the spatula, gently press the cake mix down into the peaches a bit.
1 box vanilla cake mix
Cut the stick of butter into thin slices. Almost paper thin. Layer them in a single layer over top of the cake mix.
1/2 cup butter
Bake the cake at 350 degrees, for 40 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
To serve, scoop the cake onto dessert plates or into bowls. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional) & serve immediately.

This cake is delicious as is, but if you really want to boost the flavor a bit- stir two teaspoons of vanilla extract in with the peaches before dumping them. A teaspoon per can I've found works great!
Is your family a little nuts? Wait, I meant do they like nuts? You can add a handful of walnuts or pecans to the peaches when 'dumping' for a delicious, crunchier cobbler.
Don't have vanilla cake mix in the pantry, but you've got another that you love? You can totally sub a different cake mix with just as easy results. Some we've tried with great success are French vanilla, butter pecan, coconut, and even angel food.
While I tend to keep canned sliced peaches on hand (hello, packed lunch brigade!), not having them isn't always a problem. Do you have canned peach pie filling? It makes a great substitute.
Occasionally we will find one, maybe two, tiny dry cake mix patches. Don't worry about those. As soon as the cake's served they absorb into the peach sauce and there's no noticeable texture or taste difference. Again, even butter coverage before baking will help to prevent/eliminate these.

recipe adapted from Together As Family