Peach Crumb Cake with Yellow Cake Mix

Made with canned peaches, a boxed cake mix, and a buttery homemade crumb topping, this easy dessert comes together with very little effort.

Serve it after dinner with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy a slice alongside your morning coffee. The sweet peaches, tender cake, and crumbly topping make it a recipe you'll want to bake again and again.

Looking for more ways to bake with peaches? Be sure to check out my collection of peach dessert recipes for even more delicious ideas.

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• Recipe at a Glance
• Tried, Loved, and Rated 5 Stars!
• A Family Favorite Peach Crumb Cake Recipe
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Cake Mix Crumble Topping
• Do and Do Not Tips
• How to Store, Freeze and Thawing Tips
• More Recipes to Love
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A Family Favorite Peach Crumb Cake Recipe

I have always enjoyed crumb cake! Whenever we visited my grandparents in Westchester County, NY, my parents would always buy a crumb cake from our neighborhood bakery to take along with us.

• For a good crumb topping, you need a balance of dry and wet ingredients. To achieve this, combine flour, sugar, and spices for the dry ingredients, and then add melted butter or oil for the wet ingredients.
• If you want to enhance the flavor, you can add a teaspoon of cinnamon or even nutmeg.
• For a more delectable crumb topping, enhance it with chopped nuts or rolled oats. These additions will introduce extra texture and a delightful nutty flavor to your desserts.

If you love my Blueberry Crumb Cake, you'll enjoy this recipe too. The blueberry version uses a homemade cake batter, while this peach crumb cake starts with a yellow cake mix for a quicker, easier dessert that's perfect for busy days.

Main Ingredients Needed

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Using your KitchenAid mixer, combine the cake mix, oil, ½ cup reserved peach juice, eggs, and almond extract in the bowl.

Step 2: Pour the batter into a 9x13 baking dish greased with non-stick baking spray. Add the drained canned peaches, spreading them evenly throughout the batter.

Cake Mix Crumble Topping

Step 3: In another bowl, using a pastry blender, mix together the flour, sugar, and melted butter to create a crumbly texture. Sprinkle this topping generously over the peaches and cake batter.

Step 4: Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze.

Step 5: Combine the ingredients of the glaze together and slowly drizzle it on top of the cooled cake.

Do and Do Not Tips

✔️ DO drain the canned peaches well and reserve the peach juice as directed for the best flavor and texture in the cake.

❌ DO NOT skip the crumb topping or use softened butter; melted butter helps create the perfect crumbly texture.

How to Store, Freeze and Thawing Tips

Refrigerate: Store it in the refrigerator for a few days. Use an airtight container or tightly wrap the dessert in plastic wrap. The cake will stay fresh for up to 3–4 days.

Freezer: Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag or airtight container. The cake can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Thawing Tips: Transfer the frozen cake to the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight.

More Recipes to Love

• Peach Cobbler Rolls – made with sweetened cream cheese, canned peaches and topped with biscuits, this is a “peaches and cream pie” inspired recipe.
• You only need a few ingredients to make an impressive and easy Crescent Rolls Fruit Tart.
• Peach Crunch Cake, sometimes called Peach Dump Cake, is one of those effortless desserts that's perfect for busy days. Simply layer the ingredients in a baking dish and bake until golden, crisp, and delicious.

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