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
- ¼ lb stick of salted butter
- 12 oz can lemon lime soda
- ½ teaspoon 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!
Get the Recipe
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
- ¼ lb butter; salted 1 stick
- 12 oz lemon lime soda
- ½ teaspoon 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
Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
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.
Kristina Ann Allori
This was so easy to make and my family loved it! So much better than the same old s'mores for our camping dessert.
TAYLER ROSS
Dump cakes are my favorite, and this one is the best! So full of peach flavor!
Lisa
This recipe is perfect for our summer cabin weekends! And we drive right through peach country on our way to the cabin. Thanks so much for the great recipe.
Andrea
What a super simple and delicious dessert. I love how it all comes together over the campfire. A perfect summertime treat.
Kim
OOH what a tasty cake this was! So easy to make. I'll be making this one quite a few times over the summer while the peaches are nice and ripe!
Chenee
I love dump cakes. So easy and so tasty!
Dina and Bruce
Made this last weekend for the crew. So easy, and so good! Love that we can pack up these ingredients to go for camping!
Tara
Oh yum! Such a fun dessert for camping and the upcoming summer season. It sounds amazing and I love how easily the cake comes together.
Angela
Such a fun and easy dessert! So simple to make too. Thanks for another great recipe!
Gianne
The recipe was incredibly easy to follow, and the result was a warm, comforting dessert with a perfect balance of juicy peaches and sweet, crumbly cake. Sharing it with friends around a campfire made it even more special – a definite must-try for any outdoor adventure!
veenaazmanov
Your description to this dish is so very exciting. Thanks for so much of detailing to making it perfect and delicious. A recipe I cant wait to try specially when my kids are around.
Ann
We love camp cooking and getting creative with it. Thanks for this inspiration, looking forward to trying it out.
suja md
Outstanding recipe thanks so much! tasted so much good!
Charah
I love this recipe, gonna make this soon.
Katherine
What a tasty treat for camping!