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Easy Peach Cobbler dump cake recipe

Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

This Peach Cobbler combines juicy, spiced peaches with a rich homemade cake batter crust. The buttery cake topping bakes to golden perfection, absorbing the sweet peach juices. It’s easy to make with canned or fresh peaches, and the result is a southern treat served best with a scoop of ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling:
  • 1 15 oz canned peaches with juices
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp whiskey or cognac
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
For the Cake Batter:
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • cinnamon optional, for dusting
Alternate Ingredients if Using Fresh Peaches:
  • 5 fresh peaches peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar instead of 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup water to simulate the canned peach juices.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while the oven heats up.
Prepare the Peach Filling:
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the peaches (with their juices), brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, whiskey (or cognac), and vanilla extract.
  2. (if using fresh peaches use alternate ingredients listed above and follow the same steps, see notes)
  3. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warmed and the sugar dissolves into the juices. Set aside.
Make the Cake Batter:
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the milk, whisking until the batter is smooth and lump-free. (should be a little runny)
Assemble the Cobbler:
  1. Once the butter has melted in the baking dish, remove it from the oven.
  2. Pour the cake batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir; allow the batter to naturally spread out.
  3. Spoon the peach mixture evenly over the batter. The batter will rise up around the peaches as it bakes.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. The peach filling should be bubbling around the edges.
  2. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent touch.

Video

Notes

  • If using fresh peaches, simmer the peaches with 1/4 cup of water and increase the brown sugar to 1/3 cup to compensate for the missing syrup from canned peaches.
  • For a boozier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of whiskey or cognac to the peach filling.
  • Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of the batter before baking for a spiced crust.