Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake
Why is it called a “dump” cake?
It’s called a dump cake because all ingredients are dumped into a Cast iron Dutch oven, cake pan or slow cooker. This makes a fantastic camp dessert because of the minimal meal prep that may be required for other recipes.
Is a “dump” cake the same as a cobbler?
Dump cakes are different in that they usually are made with a cake mix and a can of soda. Cobblers usually are covered with a crusty topping and a fruit filling.
What is in a Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake?
- Canned Peaches in juice
- 1 Box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 lb stick of salted butter
- 12 oz can lemon lime soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
It’s as simple as that! 5 simple ingredients and you are on your way to a delicious camp oven treat that will bring everyone to the camp fire.
Should I drain the peach juice?
No draining required, the juice will allow the box cake mix cook all the way through. You can use peaches that are in juice or heavy syrup depending on your preference.
Whats the best way to use leftover peaches?
Make a meal out of it! Habenero Peach Pork Burgers are a delicious way to kick it up while packing in the delicious peach flavor in one delightful pork burger!
Habanero Peach Pork Burgers from The Complete Savorist
Making a Peach Dump Cake
Let’s get started! Here’s step by step directions on how to make a Peach Dump Cake.
Evenly pour the peaches in the cast iron camp oven.
Spread cake mix evenly over the peaches, breaking up any clumps.
Pour the lemon lime soda over the mixture.
Place the cubed butter evenly on top of the mixture. Then sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Once cooked, it will be ready to serve!
Camp Oven Peach Dump Cake
Equipment
- 12" camp oven OR 6 qt. Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 58 oz canned peaches in juice
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 lb butter; salted 1 stick
- 12 oz lemon lime soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Camp Oven
- Heat coals in a charcoal chimney.
- Once hot, place 12 coals on bottom (camp table, fire pit, etc).
- Nestle camp oven on top of the coals.
- Evenly pour the peaches in the camp oven.
- Spread cake mix evenly over the peaches, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour the lemon lime soda over the mixture.
- Place the cubed butter evenly on top of the mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Cover with the camp oven lid.
- Place heated coals over the entire lid.
- Allow to cook for 45 minutes.
- Check for doneness by using a lid lifter, if not done, cook up to an additional 15 minutes.
- When done, remove from coals and serve immediately.
Dutch Oven
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F
- Evenly pour the peaches in the Dutch oven.
- Spread cake mix evenly over the peaches, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour the lemon lime soda over the mixture.
- Place the cubed butter evenly on top of the mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Cover with the Dutch oven lid.
- Allow to cook for 45 minutes.
- Check for doneness if not done, cook up to an additional 15 minutes.
- When done, remove from oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition
This post has been updated from it’s original publication date of May 15, 2017. Added additional pictures and updated the amount of cinnamon and the amount of peaches used. Recipe card was added with the updated ingredients mentioned above.
I have made this all the time without the soda pop. It bashes there too crusty. Why would I need to add it in?
Great question Candy! You can choose to add the soda or leave it out. It definitely changes the flavor.
made this today with fresh peaches and also added mulberries… after some insight from Ned (Dutch Oven Daddy), i added about an ounce extra Sprite, to make up for missing the yummy syrup from the can…turned out AMAZING!!!!
I’m so glad it turned out well for you! Peaches and Mulberries sounds like an amazing combination! Very well done!
Recipe says 12 coals on bottom but doesn’t say how many coals on top….
Hi Sue, great question. In step 10 it mentions to, “Place heated coals over the entire lid.” Usually what I do is make a ring of coals around the outside of the lid and then a ring inside of that. Let me know if that helps clarify.
Can I do it with apples instead of peaches
Great question Charles! Absolutely, you can use any fruit that’d you like.
Can I double the recipe?
Absolutely, keep in mind that cooking times will most likely change. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.
Awesome thanks!
You’re welcome! Happy cooking!
I love making this. Use frozen fruit instead of canned. Any frozen fruit. I think it comes out better. Add a little Mexican vanilla to it and then cinnamon on top to taste.
Do you add extra liquid? Mexican vanilla is a wonderful addition.
I don’t. Just make sure the sprite covers the cake batter completely so you don’t get dry spots with the batter
This is a fan favorite when camping.
Hello, sounds very nice
Just interested in the soft drink.
Is it sprite that you recommend to use?
Thank you,
Donna
Any lemon-lime soda will work.
This is one of the better, easiest, awesome, peach dumps that I have tried. Thank You !
We made this all the time when my kids were little. I never knew the name of it. We had taken a group of young women into the mountains and one of our leaders made it for us so we just started calling it Bishop’s cake after him. The only thing we did differently was adding red hots to the top of the cake. Last time I went to make the cake we had a very hard time finding red hots. We still get requests for it when we have family reunions.