This 4-ingredient slow cooker peach dump cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert, perfect for busy days when you still want something warm, homemade, and crowd-pleasing. A longtime Midwestern potluck favorite, dump cake earns its name by letting you simply layer ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest. Using canned peaches means you get bright, juicy fruit flavor any time of year, without peeling or prep. The result is a soft, cobbler-like cake with buttery topping and syrupy peaches underneath—cozy, nostalgic, budget-friendly, and absolutely irresistible.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Peach Dump Cake
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained | 2 cans (29 ounces each) |
| Yellow cake mix (dry mix only) | 1 box (15.25 ounces) |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 1/2 cup (1 stick) |
| Ground cinnamon (optional) | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions
Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
Pour both cans of peaches with their syrup into the slow cooker and spread them evenly across the bottom.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches, covering as much of the surface as possible without stirring.
If using cinnamon, stir it into the melted butter, then drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the cake mix, moistening the surface as much as you can.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours or on LOW for 4–5 hours, until the top looks set and lightly golden and the edges are bubbling.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the cake rest uncovered for 10–15 minutes so it thickens slightly.
Serve warm in bowls, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Variations & Tips
Add drained pineapple tidbits or extra frozen peaches for a fruitier, tangier twist. Swap cinnamon for apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for a seasonal flavor. Use peaches in juice and reduce butter to 6 tablespoons for a lighter version. Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake mix before adding butter for a crunchy topping. Chop peaches in the can if you prefer a smoother, jam-like texture. Try white cake mix for a lighter taste, spice cake mix for warmth, or chocolate cake mix for a fun kid-friendly twist. You can also assemble everything ahead of time in the slow cooker insert, refrigerate, and cook later so dessert is ready right after dinner.
