Make this Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix if you love shortcuts because you need only 3 main ingredients: Juicy peaches, cake mix and butter. Optionally add nuts too if you like. The EASIEST dessert EVER!
You will be amazed when you see how easy it is to make this classic dessert. Making an old fashioned peach cobbler is not difficult at all, but sometimes we need even an easier version of recipes.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- It is super easy, just like our baked figs recipe. You can prepare it in 5 minutes. And in 3 minutes if you use canned peaches.
- It is a perfect treat for unexpected guests. As it is really easy and quick to bring everything together, you can prepare it when they come. Serve it warm with or without ice cream. They will LOVE it!
- It is a great way to use up ripe peaches in the fridge.
- It makes an amazing breakfast the next day. Just reheat it a bit and enjoy it warm with your tea or coffee.
Ingredients
You mainly need only 3 ingredients to make this super easy peach cobbler. And you can definitely change the measurements so that everything fits the baking pan you use.
Peaches: You can use fresh peaches or nectarines but make sure they are super ripe and juicy. If you can’t find ripe peaches, we recommend canned peaches. So you can make this easy peach cobbler with cake mix recipe using either fresh ripe peaches or canned peaches (with all the juice in the can included).
Cake Mix: You can use yellow cake mix, white cake mix or vanilla cake mix in this recipe. All work fine. You can even make this cobbler with a gluten-free cake mix if you are after a gluten-free diet.
As for the amount of the cake mix, we use 425g Betty Crocker vanilla cake mix for our 9x13- inch (23x33 cm) baking pan. In the US, you can use a bag of 15.25oz cake mix.
Butter: Use unsalted butter.
(Optional) Nuts: It is optional to use nuts in this cake mix cobbler with peaches. We do love chopped almonds or pecans on it. They add a nice nuttiness to the dessert, but you are free to leave them out.
How to Make
The recipe is ready in a few super easy steps.
First, prepare the peaches. Fresh peaches: Peel and slice the peaches and place them on the bottom of a baking dish. Canned peaches: Just pour everything in the can into a baking pan (we used a 9x13-inch baking pan).
Second, prepare the cake mix: Pour the cake mix in a medium bowl and add in the melted butter. Mix to combine using a spoon. The mixture will look really crumbly, but don’t worry. It will absorb the juice of peaches when baking and result in a perfect peach cobbler.
Third, pour this buttered cake mix over the peach slices and flatten as much as you can with the bottom of a spoon. Optionally, sprinkle chopped almonds and almond flakes on the top. For a crunchy top and a nutty flavor, use your favorite nut or a combination of nuts for this peach cobbler made with cake mix.
Finally, bake at 350F/180C for 30- 40 minutes or until the top gets golden brown. Nuts over the cobbler toast wonderfully and add richness to this amazing peach dessert.
About How To Assemble
There are two other methods of combining peaches, cake mix and butter:
Method 1: Pour the cake mix right over the peach slices evenly and top it with chopped cold butter. Scatter the butter pieces evenly.
Method 2: Pour the cake mix over the peaches. Melt the butter and pour it over the cake mix evenly.
Although the two methods above technically sound easier because you don’t need an extra step in another bowl, neither of them is our favorite. We prefer melting the butter and combining it with the cake mix in a bowl until crumbly and then sprinkle this mixture over peaches. How hard can this step be? It is definitely worth because the cake mix is combined evenly with butter, which helps it bake evenly.
Tips
- Try to find the ripest peaches for this cobbler because we need all of their juice to have a better result. If you can’t find ripe peaches, use canned peaches with all the juice in the can.
- You end up with a moister dessert when you use canned peaches, which is more like a peach cobbler cake.
- You can increase or decrease the amount of cake mix or peach slices depending on the size of your baking pan. The key here is to cover the bottom of your baking pan with peach slices and to cover the top of those peaches with cake mix. So you can make adjustments to the measurements if your baking pan is smaller or larger than ours.
- The baking duration may differ depending on your oven. Check it after 30 minutes and if the top is wonderfully golden and nuts are brown, it is done. Bake it longer if it still looks undercooked.
- Keep the leftovers in the refrigerator if you make this on a hot summer day. Reheat or bring it to room temperature before serving.
How to Serve
It is fantastic when served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh peach slices. The melting ice cream over this warm dessert takes it to the next level.
FAQs
Yes, you can use canned peaches for this cake mix cobbler recipe. And the recipe becomes even easier and quicker this way. Don’t drain the juice in the can. Just pour it in the pan because it moistens the cake mix when baking. You can even set some of the juice aside and pour it over the cake mix as the final step before baking.
If you use fresh peaches and if they are not very ripe, you might end up with a dry result. Use the ripest fresh peaches or canned peaches with all its juice. Also, if you are using a smaller baking pan, you will need to reduce the amount of the cake mix. Use it just until it covers all the peaches.
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📖 Recipe
Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Peach cobbler made with cake mix and nuts. A super easy peach dessert to serve at summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cups (550g/1.2pounds) fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches) -please see the notes below.
- 1 15.25 oz (425g) cake mix, yellow or white
- 1 stick (113g) butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped almonds (any nut work fine)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Place the peach slices to the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. If you use canned peaches, pour all of it including the juice.
- Pour the cake mix into a medium bowl. Melt the butter in a sauce pan and add it into the bowl. Stir until combined. Sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
- Optionally, top it with chopped almonds and bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for 10-15 minutes and serve it warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and fresh peach slices.
Notes
- Try to find the ripest peaches for this cobbler because we need all of their juice to have a better result. If you can’t find ripe peaches, use canned peaches with all the juice in the can.
- You end up with a moister dessert when you use canned peaches, which is more like a peach cobbler cake.
- You can increase or decrease the amount of cake mix or peach slices depending on the size of your baking pan. The key here is to cover the bottom of your baking pan with peach slices and to cover the top of those peaches with cake mix. So you can make adjustments to the measurements if your baking pan is smaller or larger than ours.
- The baking duration may differ depending on your oven. Check it after 30 minutes and if the top is wonderfully golden and nuts are brown, it is done. Bake it longer if it still looks undercooked.
- Keep the leftovers in the refrigerator if you make this on a hot summer day. Reheat or bring it to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 522
- Sugar: 42.8 g
- Sodium: 552.5 mg
- Fat: 22.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 75.9 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 30.4 mg
BeverlynJackson says
I used Spice cake mix instead (it has all of the cobbler seasonings), cut the butter in squares and covered the top of the cake mix, and added candied pecans on top,,,, turned out wonderful!!!!!!
Debra Newman says
This is absolutely delicious!!! So easy and I didn't even have to use sugar, flour, eggs, or milk!!! I blanched my fresh peaches first and then put them in an ice bath and the skins peeled right off. Will definitely be making this again!!
Pat H says
Love this recipe. I tried with the butter pecan mix. I also added some mace to the melted butter. Sprinkled pecans on top of mix. It was delicious
Zerrin & Yusuf says
So happy to hear this! Adding pecans sounds brilliant!
Dina says
How big of a can of peaches? 29 oz? Just 1 or does it take more than 1?
Zerrin & Yusuf says
We use a can of 410g (about 15 oz) peaches. Just 1 can is enough.
Brenda says
I have been using this recipe for a couple years. I made a couple modifications. I use butter pecan cake mix. Add 1 cup quick oats and then mix the melted butter in. Canned peaches with the juice and cinnamon sprinkled on top. It turns out fantastic! I use to make crisp from scratch, not anymore. It’s one of my husband’s favorite and never tasted the difference when I started using this quick recipe. Thanks for posting it. I’ll be using it next with cherry pie filling and chocolate cake mix.
Yusuf says
Hi Brenda,
Soooo happy to hear this! Thank you so much for your time to share your feedback and twists you've made on the recipe.
I'm sure other readers will find these helpful too.
Using cherry pie filling or chocolate cake mix sounds super intriguing. Would love to hear how it turns out when you give them a try.
MWright says
Love the peach cobbler and butter pecan cake mix modification. I'm going to try that one this weekend at our campout.
A favorite Boy Scout dessert my son loves to make on campouts is the cherry chocolate cake thing in a dutch oven, but he likes to dot the whole thing with thumb-sized pieces of cream cheese before you bake it over the coals. The lumps of cream cheese sink into the cake as it rises and bakes. Very decadent. It's soooo good with a hot cup of coffee.
Angela De Villers says
Brenda What size canned peaches and do you mix peaches in with the dry ingredients? TYI
Rachel says
I and my wife really ẹnoyed it. Though we aren't caked maker but DELICIOUS! Just get the recipe you will be surprised, for sure!
Karens says
Better to grab some fresh peaches, if you cannot, get canned peaches but don't forget to drain it first. I did it for my family, wow! It turned out very tasty.
Kelly says
I seeked your recipe last Friday and made it last weekend. Came out great than I wish!
Yusuf says
Hi Kelly,
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback!
Chelsea says
I have made this recipe for many years and my family loves it. I partially drain the peaches and mine is never soggy. I also find it easier to melt the butter or margarine and drizzle it over the top.