Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix unbelievably easy comfort
Make cozy peach cobbler with cake mix in minutes using canned peaches and a buttery topping, perfect for easy weeknight desserts or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Before you preheat the oven it helps to get familiar with the simple ingredients that make this peach cobbler with cake mix so cozy and foolproof. The beauty of this recipe is that most of what you need is already in your pantry, with plenty of room for easy substitutions.
- Here’s what you’ll typically use and why it matters:
Canned peaches:
- Go for canned sliced peaches in syrup or juice. The fruit brings sweetness juiciness, and that classic peach flavor, while the liquid helps create a soft, bubbly filling under the topping.
Boxed yellow cake mix:
- A standard boxed yellow cake mix is the shortcut star of this recipe. Sprinkled over the peaches it bakes into a golden, slightly crisp crust that tastes like you mixed it from scratch—without the extra steps.
Butter:
- Melted unsalted butter or salted, if that’s what you have soaks into the dry cake mix and helps it bake up with a rich, buttery topping. The more evenly you drizzle it, the fewer dry spots you’ll see.
Brown sugar:
- A light layer of brown sugar enhances the caramelized flavor of the peaches and encourages a deeper golden color on top. It’s especially nice if you love that cozy almost butterscotch note in fruit desserts.
Cinnamon (and a pinch of spice):
- Ground cinnamon pairs beautifully with peaches giving your cobbler a warm, homemade aroma. You can add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice if you want a more autumn-inspired twist.
Optional nuts:
- Chopped pecans or walnuts add crunch and a toasty flavor that balances the soft juicy filling. If you’re serving this peach cobbler with cake mix at a family gathering, nuts can make it feel a little more “special occasion.”
- If you prefer you can swap canned peaches for fresh or frozen fruit—just make sure there’s enough liquid so the filling stays moist. A white cake mix, spice cake mix, or even gluten-free cake mix will also work, making it easy to tailor this simple peach dessert to your taste and pantry.
Instructions
- Now that your ingredients are ready, it’s time to put this easy peach cobbler with cake mix together. Follow these simple steps and you’ll have a bubbling, golden dessert in the oven in just a few minutes.
Preheat the oven and prep the pan
- Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) so it’s hot by the time you’re done assembling.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. This keeps the filling from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Build the peach layer
- Pour the canned peaches and their syrup or juice into the prepared dish.
- Use a spoon to spread the fruit into an even layer so every scoop of cobbler gets plenty of peaches.
- If you like a sweeter, more caramelized filling, sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon over the peaches and gently stir.
Add the cake mix topping
- Open your boxed yellow cake mix and sprinkle it evenly over the peaches.
- Try to cover as much of the surface as possible—think of it like dusting the top with a light, even snowfall. This helps the topping bake into a uniform crust.
Drizzle on the butter
- Slowly pour melted butter over the dry cake mix, focusing on any areas that still look powdery.
- For fewer dry spots, drizzle in a zigzag pattern rather than dumping it all in one place. The butter will soak in and help the mix form that golden, slightly crisp cobbler top.
Optional crunch and spice
- If you’re using chopped pecans or walnuts, sprinkle them over the top now.
- Add an extra pinch of cinnamon or warm spices if you want a cozier, fall-inspired flavor.
Bake until golden and bubbly
- Place the dish on the middle rack and bake for about 35–45 minutes, or until:
- The top is golden brown and looks set.
- The peach filling is bubbling around the edges.
- If a few dry spots remain on top but the rest is done, you can lightly mist them with a bit of melted butter or milk and bake for a few extra minutes.
Cool briefly before serving
- Remove the peach cobbler with cake mix from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes. This allows the filling to thicken slightly and makes it easier to serve.
- Scoop into bowls while still warm, and if you’d like, finish with a little vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the full comfort dessert experience.
- With these clear, step-by-step instructions, you’ll get a reliable, no-fuss cobbler every time—perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or whenever a cozy peach dessert sounds too good to resist.
Notes
Approximate values per serving (1/10 of recipe):
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Sugars: 40 g
- Fiber: 1–2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: ~350 mg