Skillet Peach Dump Cake Recipe

This skillet Peach Dump Cake is one of the easiest desserts you can make with canned peaches and cake mix.

Simply add everything to the skillet and bake until the peaches are bubbling and the topping is golden.

Skillet Peach dump cake with ice cream

Once baked, the peach dump cake has a soft, syrupy fruit layer and a buttery topping that becomes crisp around the edges.

Serve it warm on its own or add vanilla ice cream for a simple canned peach dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can of sliced peaches in syrup (or 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) of yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional for serving)
Skillet peach dump cake ingredients

Prep and Cook Time

  • Servings: 6
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Baking Time: 40-45 minutes

How to Make Skillet Peach Dump Cake

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Skillet: Use a 10- to 12-inch cast iron skillet or another oven-safe skillet. If you’re using fresh peaches, slice and place them in the skillet. If using canned peaches, pour them (with syrup) directly into the skillet.

Peaches in cast iron skillet

3. Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches. Do not stir; just let it sit on top.

Cake mix over peaches in skillet

4 . Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the top.

Cinnamon over peach dump cake mix

5. Drizzle with Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.

Melted butter over peach dump cake

6. Bake the Cake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake mix is cooked through.

Baked skillet peach dump cake with ice cream

7. Serve: Allow it to cool slightly before serving. This cake is delicious on its own or served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Skillet peach dump cake served with ice cream
Peach dump cake portion with ice cream

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Skillet Peach Dump Cake

This easy skillet peach dump cake combines canned or fresh peaches, yellow cake mix, cinnamon, and butter. It bakes until golden and bubbly for a warm peach dessert that tastes delicious with vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can of sliced peaches in syrup (or 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced)
  • 1 box 15.25 oz of yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, optional for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the Skillet: Use a 10- to 12-inch cast iron skillet or another oven-safe skillet. If you're using fresh peaches, slice and place them in the skillet. If using canned peaches, pour them (with syrup) directly into the skillet.
  3. Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the peaches. Do not stir; just let it sit on top.
  4. Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the top.
  5. Drizzle with Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake mix is cooked through.
  7. Serve: Allow it to cool slightly before serving. This cake is delicious on its own or served warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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