Fresh Peach Dump Cake Recipe

This fresh peach dump cake recipe is easy to throw together with pantry-staple ingredients, and highlights the flavor of juicy, ripe peaches.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Fresh Peach Dump Cake, Homemade Peach Dump Cake, Peach Dump Cake, Peach Dump Cake From Scratch, Peach Dump Cake Recipe, Peach Dump Cake Without Cake Mix

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 279kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

Cake Topping:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter chilled and very thinly sliced (for the top)

Peach Layer:

2 1/2 pounds fresh peaches pits removed and chopped into bite-sized pieces (about 6 medium-to-large-sized peaches or 6 to 7 cups chopped; see Notes)
1/3 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons bourbon (or brandy, apple juice, or water)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F.
For the cake topping, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to a large bowl and whisk to combine. (Or add everything to a gallon-sized zip-top plastic bag and shake it up.)
For the peach layer, add all ingredients to a 9 by 13-inch baking dish, and stir to combine.
Sprinkle the cake topping evenly across the peaches. Don’t stir! We want the peach layer and topping layer separate.
Arrange the butter slices evenly across the top.
Bake until the cake is golden on top and the filling is bubbling around the outside, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

Notes

Peaches: If peaches aren't in season, you can use frozen peaches instead of fresh. Thaw them to room temperature first, and drain off all but 3 tablespoons of the liquid.
Nuts: If you want to add nuts, sprinkle on about 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (or whatever your favorite nut is) before sprinkling on the flour mixture. With peaches, pecans, and bourbon you'll have a cake with all the flavors of Georgia!
Serving Suggestion: This gooey, decadent fruity cake is delicious on its own. However, you can take it to the next level by serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Or go with a drizzle of butterscotch sauce!

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