Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
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Easy peach cobbler recipe that creates a dish filled with warm, juicy peaches, topped with a golden crust that’s both soft and slightly crunchy. Simplicity is the beauty of peach cobbler made with cake mix. You don’t need fancy ingredients or advanced cooking skills. Just a box of cake mix, some peaches, butter, and a baking dish. It’s perfect for those moments when you want a homemade treat without the hassle.
And the taste? Well, it’s downright delicious. The sweetness of the peaches and buttery goodness of the cake mix come together in every bite. It’s comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Canned Sliced Peaches – you can use the kind packed in juice or heavy syrup. They are both tasty options. I use one large 29 ounce can, but you can use 2 cans of peaches, the extra few ounces won’t make any difference.
Yellow Cake Mix – You can use a white cake mix or even a spice cake mix if that’s your thing. We have even made this with a gluten-free cake mix. The texture won’t be exactly the same, but it will still taste amazing.
Butter – I use salted butter; it is the only thing I usually have on hand. You can use unsalted butter if you’d like. There is no need to add any salt to the recipe, the cake mix has enough.
How to Make a Peach Cobbler Using Cake Mix and Canned Peaches
1 – Turn your oven up to 350°F (175°C) and give a 9×13 inch baking dish a quick spritz with cooking spray.
2 – Open your peaches and dump them right into the pan – juice and all! Spread the peaches out so they make a nice even layer.
3 – Grab a box of yellow cake mix and sprinkle the dry cake mix right over those peaches. Cover them completely!
4 – Melt some butter (3/4 cup is about right), and drizzle all that melted butter all over the cake mix. Try to get every bit covered.
5 – Pop the cobbler in the oven for 50-65 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the top is golden brown, bubbly, and has that perfect level of crunch for you.
Let it cool slightly (it’ll be tempting, but resist!), then dig in! This is extra delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Can I Make This in a Crockpot or Slow Cooker?
Yes!
You can make a Crockpot peach cobble using this recipe. You just need to spray your Crockpot with cooking spray, then layer the ingredients as in the recipe.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Let it cool and serve just like you would one baked in the oven.
Can I use fresh peaches?
Absolutely! If using fresh peaches, peel and slice them. You might need about 4-5 cups of sliced peaches to equal the amount in two cans. You won’t have as much juice in the bottom of the pan though to help moisten the cake batter.
Isn’t This Just a Peach Cobbler Dump Cake?
Sort of, but we would use cans of peach pie filling if we were making a peach dump cake. We would also slice the butter thin to make sure every bit of cake mix is covered with butter.
In this recipe, the cake batter soaks up some of the juice and produces a dessert that is closer to a cobbler where the cake batter has baked up through the juice leaving you with doughy bits. That’s why we call this easy dessert a cake mix cobbler instead of a dump cake.
Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
Yes! White cake mix works well, and even a spice cake mix would add a fun flavor.
Can I make this in a smaller pan?
I wouldn’t, the cake layer will be far too thick and you will wind up with dustry dry pockets in your dessert.
Can I add other ingredients?
Get creative! Some chopped pecans or walnuts sprinkled on top of the cake mix add a nice crunch. A dash of cinnamon in the peach layer is delicious.
What’s the best way to store leftovers?
Cover leftovers tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 29 ounces canned peaches you can also use 2 15 ounce cans
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Dump the canned peaches directly into the prepared dish, keeping all the delicious juices for extra flavor.
- Spread the peaches in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix directly over the peaches, covering them completely.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix. If there are any dry pockets of cake mix, spread some butter to that area or push it down into the peach juice.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly with the desired level of crunchiness.
- Let cool slightly and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a classic treat!
Notes
- Spray Crockpot with cooking spray.
- Layer ingredients as directed.
- Cover, cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and may vary based on exact ingredients used. For accuracy, consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller
Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller is a food journalist, CEO of Pear Tree Kitchen, and co-creator of Food Blogger Help. She also has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a registered nurse licensed in the State of Oklahoma. When she has free time between writing, blogging, and cooking, she can be found volunteering as an RN with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps.