There is nothing I love more than a low effort recipe with just a few ingredients that results in the most delicious dessert. This Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix takes less than 5 minutes of work, needs just 5 ingredients, and tastes so incredible that we ate the whole thing in one day (and there's only two of us)! I'd say it's even better than peach cobbler made fully from scratch!
This recipe is great for summer barbecues or picnics, and makes a cozy comfort treat in the cold. It's great when you're feeling lazy or need something that comes together fast. If you love peach desserts, be sure to check out these Peach Cupcakes too.
Why this Recipe Works
Peach Cobbler is one of the absolute best desserts there is. The topping on a peach cobbler is traditionally made with very similar ingredients to what's in cake batter, or sometimes is topped with biscuits or biscuit dough. By using boxed cake mix, we just simplify the recipe while still having a crunchy and delicious topping!
Ingredients and Notes
Canned Peaches - This recipe uses three 15 oz cans of peaches. Be sure to drain the cans before dumping them in to the baking dish. I used the canned peaches in 100% juice. If you use peaches in syrup or peach pie filling you may need to adjust the brown sugar to account for the added sweetness.
Brown Sugar - Brown sugar is used in every layer of this simple homemade peach cobbler. We add it to the peaches directly for an added depth of flavor, we add it to the cake mix to give it a little extra sweetness, and we top the cobbler with it to give the crust the perfect crunch!
Cake Mix - This tasty treat uses store-bought boxed cake mix for the topping, keeping the recipe as simple as possible. Do not prepare the cake batter in accordance with the instructions on the box. We are simply using the dry cake mix as an ingredient.
Substitutions and Variations
Boxed Cake Mix - I used yellow cake mix here, but white cake mix works great too!
Spices - Feel free to play with the flavor of this Peach Cobbler by sprinkling spices over the peaches, such as cinnamon and nutmeg.
How to Make this Recipe
Step 1: Dump drained peaches into 9x13 baking dish.
Step 2: Drizzle vanilla over peaches and sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar over top.
Step 3: Combine dry cake mix, ¼ cup brown sugar, and melted butter until it resembles a clumpy, dry batter.
Step 4: Crumble the cake mixture overtop of the peaches.
Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar on top.
Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, until browned and bubbly. Let cool at least 15 minutes and enjoy warm!
Recipe FAQs
This quick and easy southern treat is best served warm. It's delicious on its own, or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream (or both)!
When baking with fresh fruit, you usually want to use riper fruit because it's sweeter, so softer fruit is generally preferred when using fresh. We keep this recipe extra easy by using canned peaches so ripeness and softness will not matter. Plus, canned peaches let us enjoy this simple summer treat year round!
Cobblers usually have a dough based topping. Crisps tend to have an oat based topping. Both are crunchy and delicious!
Tips & Tricks
Tip #1: Use a fork to combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and brown sugar. It helps break up any big clumps into smaller pieces allowing for more even distribution over the top of the cobbler.
Tip #2: Aside from combining the dry cake mix, butter, and brown sugar, nothing in this Peach Cobbler should be mixed. Everything is layered into the baking dish, but does not get stirred or combined.
Tip #3: The Peach Cobbler will be very hot when it's first removed from the oven. Be sure to let it cool at least 15 minutes. The peaches will remain quite hot so use caution!
Tip #4: Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is best served warm, but is delicious at room temperature as well. If serving after a meal, it's perfect to put in the oven before sitting down to eat, and it will be ready to serve in an hour!
Storage Tips
Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix should be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It can be enjoyed cold, at room temperature, or reheated in the oven or microwave.
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📖 Recipe
Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 3 15-oz cans peaches
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup brown sugar divided
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
- 1 stick butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Drain the peaches and pour the drained peaches into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Drizzle vanilla overtop of peaches.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of brown sugar evenly overtop. (see notes)
- Combine cake mix, melted butter, and ¼ cup brown sugar until there is no powdered cake mix remaining and the mixtures resembles a clumpy, dry batter.
- Crumble the batter mixture evenly overtop of the peaches.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup brown sugar over top of the batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until browned and bubbly. Let cool for 15 minutes, then enjoy warm!
Betty Sfreddo says
Very delicious and oh so easy to make. It's my now go to receipe.
How can I use this receipt with fresh frozen peaches that have no juice?
Liz Pollio says
Hi Betty, I'm so glad you like it! I have not tested it with frozen peaches, but the juice from the canned peaches is drained before adding them to the baking dish so it should be fine that they don't have juice. If you try it out, I'd love to hear how it goes!
Sarah B Duarte says
Thank you so much for sharing your delicious and simple to make recipes....I truly enjoy them....As I get older I'm enjoying simple but delicious more and more.;)
Liz Pollio says
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sarah! It means so much to me to hear that you enjoy the recipes I share! I couldn't agree more about enjoying simple and delicious more and more!