Delicious Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix

Name: Delicious Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 6 ripe peaches (sliced); 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 3 tbsp agave; 1 tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 box yellow cake mix; 1/2 cup butter (sliced into 9 squares)

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If you are looking for a way to use up those fresh peaches at the end of peach season, look no further! This dump and bake Peach Cobbler Recipe with cake mix is just the ticket!

It combines juicy peaches, yellow cake mix, and a big scoop of vanilla ice cream to make the most nostalgic (but easy!) cake mix peach cobbler.

45 degree angle photo of plated cake mix cobbler

Obviously the best part about Summer is the ripe, fresh fruit, right? And peaches might just be my favorite thing to grab at the grocery store!

Peach cobbler has always been a family favorite and it's perfect for summer BBQs or to serve at a neighborhood party.

And if you are a fan of delicious dessert recipes, you'll need to try out my Cherry Pretzel Tart and this easy Brownie Sizzler! But you can't ever go wrong with an easy peach cobbler recipe.

While there are many reasons to fall in love with this simple peach cobbler recipe, here's why I think you'll love this cake mix recipe...

Quick to make. t's a simple dump and bake recipe that will be mixed together using pantry staples in less than 10 minutes then just pop it in the oven! It is really convenient and can be easily prepped ahead of time.

Budget friendly! I love that you can pick up all these ingredients for a really great price, especially when fresh summer peaches are in season!

It's nostalgic. This is one of the main reasons I love this recipe. Traditional peach cobbler is something I enjoyed in my childhood and this version using the boxed cake mix is my way to remember my childhood summers.

It's truly one of the easiest desserts and when its topped with ice cream, looks super impressive for dinner parties!

The ingredients needed for our simple dessert are also simple themselves! Most of them being pantry staples, I think you'll agree this might just be the easiest recipe ever! Here's what you'll need to make cake mix cobbler:

peach cobbler with cake mix ingredients layed out in a flat lay

Fresh Peaches - obviously the star of the show! I like using fresh but canned peaches are an option. You could use cans of peaches in heavy syrup.
Box of Cake Mix - feel free to use any type you like but I used yellow cake mix for this cobbler. White cake mix or spice cake mix is an option!
Butter - I like using salted butter because it helps to balance out all the sweetness from the peach juice and brown sugar. You can also used unsalted butter if you'd like.
Brown Sugar- this helps to add richness and sweetness to our peaches.
Cinnamon - nothing like those warming spices to the fruit filling to really get the house smelling good!
Cornstarch - mixing this with the peaches and sugar really helps to create that ooey-gooey peach pie filling we are looking for!
Lemon juice - this helps to break down and soften the peaches and add just a touch of acidity to our recipe.
Agave - again for sweetness! If you are using canned peaches though you may want to skip the extra sweetness.
Vanilla Ice Cream - My favorite way to enjoy this is by adding a big scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top of the cobbler to really enjoy it to the fullest!

Simple but special recipes are what I'm about, so you know this delicious cobbler recipe is going to be an easy dessert recipe to make!

peaches, cinnamon, agave, cornstarch, and brown sugar mixed together in a glass mixing bowl

Slice or dice the fresh peaches and add the peach slices to your mixing bowl (or right into the baking pan or casserole dish). To the peaches sprinkle in the cinnamon, brown sugar, corn starch, agave, and lemon juice. Stir this well to combine it.

Peach cobbler filling in a white baking dish

2. Let this set for a while for the peaches to really soften up and create a nice fruit filling. While this sets, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Pour the peach filling mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle ½ of the dry cake mix on top.

baking dish layered with peach filling, cake mix, and pats of butter ready for the oven

3. Cut the butter into even squares and place them in an even layer on top of the cake mix. You could also do this using melted butter and just pour it evenly over the top.

plated peach cobbler with cake mix and ice cream on top

4. Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes until the cake mix is golden brown on top.

Cool for 15-20 minutes Serve with a scoop of ice cream on top of the peaches and enjoy!

PRO TIP! If the cake mix starts to look a little too brown on top, cover the dish with aluminum foil and continue baking until the cobbler topping is fully cooked through and set

Substitutions and Variations

Another reason I think this makes for a one of the easiest dessert recipes is because there are so many substitutes and variations of cobbler recipes!

Of course you could go the old fashion way and make your own topping but I find using the yellow, white, or spice cake mix really does the trick and cuts the recipe time drastically!

You can make this with a splash of vanilla extract or almond extract mixed in with the peaches for some extra flavor.

It would be so fun to portion this out in individual servings in tiny skillets and bake them for guests!

Substitute in a can of peaches in heavy or light syrup for fresh peaches if you cannot find fresh ripe peaches in the store. Just be sure not to over sweeten it, I like to omit the agave syrup if I used canned sliced peaches.

If you thought this was a great recipe, you are going to love these other fruit desserts!

How to store leftover peach cobbler?

This is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Microwave to reheat when you want to enjoy it again!

Can you cook peach cobbler in a slow cooker?

Yes you can! It's really easy to do, instead of baking, simply dump everything into your crock pot, sprinkle cake mix and butter on top and cook on high for 1 ½ hours until the cobbler topping is set.

Is it better to use fresh or canned peaches for cobbler?

I prefer using fresh just because I can control the sweetness of the dessert.

How long to cook peach cobbler with cake mix?

Cook this recipe for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown.

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Delicious Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix

Discover the ultimate comfort food: peach cobbler made effortless with the addition of cake mix. Dive into layers of warm peaches and buttery crumble – pure bliss!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cobbler, dessert, peaches

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

1 baking dish
1 mixing bowl

Ingredients

6 ripe peaches sliced
2 tablespoon cornstarch
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoon agave
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 teaspoon cinnamon
½ box yellow cake mix
½ cup butter sliced into 9 squares

Instructions

In a mixing bowl combine the sliced peaches, lemon juice, cinnamon, agave, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Gently toss to combine.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Spray cooking spray in a 9x9 baking dish and add the peaches to the baking dish.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the peaches and then top the cake mix evenly with the pats of butter.
Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes
Serve with vanilla ice cream

Notes

Use canned peaches if peaches are not in season! Just omit the agave syrup so you don't over sweeten the dish!
If your cake mix starts to look too brown in the oven while cooking but the middle isn't quite done, just cover the whole dish with tin foil and continue cooking until the cake mix is fully cooked through.