Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Peach Dump Cake
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This Slow Cooker Peach Dump Cake is the ultimate easy crockpot dessert for busy days, family gatherings, and potlucks. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, this classic dump cake delivers warm, gooey peaches topped with a buttery, cake-like crust no mixing, no baking, and no stress.
Using canned peaches means you can enjoy a comforting, homemade dessert any time of year without peeling or slicing fruit. The slow cooker does all the work, filling your kitchen with a cozy aroma while you focus on dinner, family time, or entertaining guests. It’s budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or last-minute desserts.
Benefits:
Only 4 ingredients simple pantry staples
Hands-off slow cooker dessert no oven needed
Perfect for potlucks & parties serve straight from the crockpot
Comfort food classic warm, nostalgic flavor everyone loves
Great make-ahead dessert for busy schedules
Ingredients:
2 (29-ounce) cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained
1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix (dry)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
Instructions:
Lightly grease a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
Pour both cans of peaches with their syrup into the bottom of the slow cooker and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir.
Stir cinnamon into the melted butter, then drizzle evenly over the cake mix.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½–3 hours or LOW for 4–5 hours, until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
Let rest uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve warm.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this warm peach dump cake straight from the slow cooker with:
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
A cup of coffee, tea, or cold milk
It’s especially popular for family movie nights, holidays.
Variations & Tips:
Extra fruit: Add drained pineapple tidbits or frozen peaches
Lighter version: Use peaches in juice and reduce butter to 6 tablespoons
Crunchy topping: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts before adding butter
Different cake mix: Try white cake mix or spice cake mix for variety
Kid-friendly tip: Chop peaches for a smoother, jammy texture
