What is a 3 ingredient peach dump cake?

A 3 ingredient peach dump cake is the simplest version of peach cake—just canned peaches, boxed cake mix, and butter layered in a pan and baked. My homemade peach cake recipe gives you that same easy vibe but with fresh peaches for a richer, fresher flavor.

What is a Mary Jane cake?

A Mary Jane cake is an old-fashioned dessert named after the popular Mary Jane candy. It’s typically flavored with molasses or peanut butter—very different from this peach cake recipe, which highlights juicy peaches instead.

What can I do with excess fresh peaches?

Bake this peach cake recipe, make peach bread , whip up a batch of peach jelly , or freeze sliced peaches for smoothies and pies later. Fresh peaches never go to waste with the right recipes!

Can you freeze peach cake?

Absolutely! Wrap leftover peach cake slices well in plastic wrap, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature and warm slightly for the best texture.

Why is it called a dump cake?

It’s called a dump cake because you “dump” all the ingredients—usually fruit, cake mix, and butter—straight into the baking pan without mixing. This peach cake recipe keeps the spirit of easy baking but uses real batter and fresh fruit for a homemade taste.

Peach Cake Recipe – Sweet Classic Treat

Description

This homemade peach cake recipe brings summer to your kitchen with sweet, fresh peaches and simple pantry staples. A nostalgic, no-fuss dessert that tastes like it came straight from Grandma’s oven.

Ingredients

3 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
Peel and slice the fresh peaches evenly.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
Gently fold in the melted butter.
Add flour gradually, mixing until batter is smooth.
Stir in the sliced peaches.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

Use ripe, juicy peaches for best flavor. Wrap leftovers tightly and store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American