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    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jan 21, 2023 · Updated: Jun 2, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Peach cobbler with cake mix, in a white baking dish with text on the image.

    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix: Using a vanilla cake mix makes this a 4-ingredient dessert recipe that’s ready in just a little over an hour!

    Peach cobbler made with a cake mix, in a white baking pan.

     

    I considered our other peach cobbler recipe one of the easiest desserts until this one. Now, with this cake mix recipe, it’s the perfect dessert when you want to keep things super simple and quick!

    This cake mix cobbler rates right up there with other cake mix desserts like this gooey butter cake, pineapple dump cake, and this caramel apple dump cake.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients Needed
    • Substitutions
    • How to Make a Cake Mix Cobbler
    • Recipe Pro Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
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    • Comments

    Why This Recipe Works

    • It only uses 4 ingredients: If you love shortcuts in the kitchen, this recipe uses just a few items to create a simple peach cobbler recipe.
    • Also called a “Dump Cake”: If dump cake recipes are some of your favorites, this recipe doubles as a peach cobbler dump cake!
    • Ready in about an hour: Not a lot of time? No problem. Have this cobbler ready for the oven in 5 minutes and let it bake for about an hour and then it’s ready for a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!

    Ingredients Needed

    I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients with some relevant notes. Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic for this easy peach cobbler recipe.

    Ingredients to make peach cobbler with a cake mix.
    • Canned Peaches – You’ll need 2, 29-ounce cans of peaches with heavy syrup.
    • Butter – We use salted or unsalted butter, so feel free to use whichever you have on hand!
    • Cinnamon – The cinnamon is optional but highly recommended.

    Substitutions

    In case you only have certain items on hand or need to switch items out, here are some helpful suggestions:

    • Cake Mix – Vanilla cake mix can be substituted with white cake mix, yellow cake mix, or even french vanilla box cake if you’d like.
    • Canned Peaches – although we haven’t tried using a different canned fruit or pie fillings, it may be fun to experiment with! Such as canned cherry pie filling, blueberry pie filling, strawberries, etc. We’d love to hear, in the comments below, if you try it!

    How to Make a Cake Mix Cobbler

    This cake mix peach cobbler recipe comes together in just a few steps!

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!*

    STEP 1: First, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 pan (or casserole dish) with a light coating of cooking spray. Set it aside.

    STEP 2: Drain both cans of peaches and reserve ½ cup of the heavy syrup. 

    Peaches in bottom of cake pan.
    Image 1
    Cinnamon sprinkled on top of peaches in baking pan.
    Image 2

    STEP 3. Spread the peaches evenly across the bottom of the baking pan that you have sprayed, and then drizzle the reserved ½ cup heavy syrup over the top of the peaches (Image 1).

    STEP 4. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the peaches (Image 2).

    Yellow cake mix sprinkled on top of peaches in baking pan.
    Image 3
    Melted butter poured over cake mix, and peaches, in baking pan.
    Image 4

    STEP 5. Distribute the cake mix over the peaches in an even layer. You can usse a small measuring cup to do this to make sure the cake mix spreads more evenly (Image 3).

    Tip: Make sure that the cake mix is evenly distributed because without doing so, it could result in taking a bite of dry cake mix after baking.

    STEP 6. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix, making sure you pour it as wevenly as possible across the top (Image 4).

    Tip: When drizzling the melted butter, try to evenly distribute it across the top of the cake mix to help the cake mix have moisture while baking. However it is ok if there is cake mix showing. As it cooks, it will pull up some of the liquid from both the butter and syrup. 

    Baked peach cobbler in baking pan.
    Image 5
    Serving of peach cobbler spooned in to a bowl.
    Image 6

    STEP 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the top of the cobbler is golden brown (Image 5).

    STEP 8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Dish out a serving in to a bowl and if desired (Image 6).

    Peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream serving in a white bowl with a fork scooping out a bite.

    Recipe Pro Tips

    • Make Ahead of Time. You can make this ahead of time and store it at room temperature until ready to serve. However, it’s best served warm, so you can either enjoy it shortly after baking or re-warm in the microwave.
    • Top with Ice Cream. When warm, you can top individual servings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Or, you can also drizzle caramel syrup, or sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top for fun, too!

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the difference between a dump cake and a cobbler?

    Over the years, I’ve found that they can be called a dump cake and a cobbler recipe, interchangeably. So you may hear one called a cobbler or a dump cake. However, a cobbler traditionally has a biscuit topping, while a dump cake has a cake mix topping.

    Is it better to use canned or frozen peaches for peach cobbler?

    There are cobblers that use frozen peaches or even fresh peaches (or ripe peaches) but to keep this recipe even easier, and for a faster baking time, we recommend canned peaches over fresh fruit. Using canned peaches also allows the ½ cup of peach juice that is recommended too.

    Should the middle of peach cobbler be gooey?

    It should not be “gooey” but it should be soft. If it’ gooey and the cake mix looks like raw dough, it may need to bake more. If your top is getting too brown and the middle is doughy, the baking dish may be too close to the top of the oven. You can cover with aluminum foil to prevent the top from browning too fast, and place it back in the oven longer.

    How do you store peach cobbler?

    It can be stored at room temperature on the first day of baking. However it is recommended that it is stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days after.

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    Recipe

    Peach cobbler that was made with cake mix in a white baking pan.

    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

    Jessica Burgess
    Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix: Using a vanilla cake mix makes this a 4-ingredient dessert recipe that's ready in just a little over an hour!
    4.98 from 36 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Resting Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 307 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 – 29 ounce cans of sliced peaches in heavy syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 15.2 ounce box vanilla cake mix
    • 1 cup butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and prepare a 9×13 pan with a light coating of cooking spray, then set it aside.
    • Next, drain both cans of peaches, and reserve a ½ cup of the heavy syrup for later. 
    • Spread the peaches across the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer, and drizzle the reserved ½ cup heavy over the top.
    • Next, sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the peaches. 
    • Using a small measuring cup, distribute the cake mix over the peaches in an even layer.
    • Then, pour the melted butter over the cake mix.
    • Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. 

    Notes

    Tip: Make sure that the cake mix is evenly distributed because without doing so, it could result in taking a bite of dry cake mix after baking.
    Tip: When drizzling the melted butter, try to evenly distribute it across the top of the cake mix to help the cake mix have moisture while baking. However, it is ok if there is cake mix showing. As it cooks, it will pull up some of the liquid from both the butter and syrup. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Keywords cake mix dessert, easy dessert for kids birthday party, easy peach cobbler recipe, few ingredients, peach dessert
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    1. Glenda Payne says

      May 04, 2025 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      Gonna give it a try with frozen peaches. Any suggested recipe
      This is easiest recipe ever!!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 04, 2025 at 12:56 pm

        Thank you so much, Glenda! I’m so glad that you like it!

        Reply
    2. Sheena says

      November 21, 2024 at 4:18 pm

      Can I mix the butter with the cake mix and then crumble it on top of the peaches?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        November 21, 2024 at 10:03 pm

        Hi Sheena! I haven’t tried it but I’m sure it would be ok!

        Reply
    3. Mellisa G says

      November 10, 2024 at 12:44 pm

      Can u put this all together in a pan and bake a few hours later?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        November 11, 2024 at 8:44 am

        Hi Mellisa! Thanks for your question. I haven’t tried making this ahead of time yet but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!

        Reply
    4. Donna says

      August 13, 2024 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and super delicious! My whole family loved it! We cooked it in our air fryer. Came out perfect!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        August 13, 2024 at 7:11 am

        Making this peach cobbler in the air fryer is such a great idea!! Thank you so much for sharing and for letting me know that you loved it.

        Reply
    5. Rad says

      June 20, 2024 at 7:02 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome compliments from many family members and friends of mine. They said this belongs in a classy restaurant for a desert dish with vanilla macnut ice cream. The next day I throw it on the griddle to make it more crispy.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 21, 2024 at 8:31 pm

        Oh my goodness, what a nice to thing to say about this bread pudding recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
    6. Diedra says

      June 14, 2024 at 6:37 am

      Very easy recipe I used peaches with light syrup and it come out amazing

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 14, 2024 at 8:02 am

        Hi Diedra! I’m thrilled you liked this peach cobbler with cake mix recipe! Thank you for sharing.

        Reply
    7. Lynda Bertz says

      June 07, 2024 at 7:30 am

      Can I use fresh peaches? If so, do I need to add sugar to them before baking?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        June 07, 2024 at 11:25 am

        Hi Lynda! I haven’t tried fresh peaches for this particular recipe. This recipe does suggest reserving 1/2 of the syrup from the canned peaches though, so if using fresh peaches, I’d definitely create some type of simply syrup to go along with this. Or, we have this peach cobbler recipe that uses canned peaches but you can use fresh peaches instead! (I’d just suggest if using fresh for that recipe, you use soft, ripe peaches or the cobbler may be tart, and the peaches may not be as soft as canned peaches.) I hope that helps!

        Reply
    8. Tia Floyd says

      May 24, 2024 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      It’s quite simple for those quick dessert moments. Can place in oven while finishing up dinner.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 24, 2024 at 5:01 pm

        Yes!! Absolutely, thank you so much for letting me know that you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    9. Rhonda Ortuno-Welch says

      May 20, 2024 at 8:29 pm

      Can you do this recipe in a Dutch oven?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        May 20, 2024 at 11:09 pm

        Hi Rhonda! I haven’t tried it but I don’t see why not! The baking time may differ so I’d watch it closely!

        Reply
    10. Douglas Scheel says

      April 20, 2024 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Best peach cobbler in the world every time I make it people are just overwhelmed with the flavor

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 23, 2024 at 12:47 pm

        Awww, woo hoo!! That’s so exciting to hear, and I’m so glad that you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    11. Vera says

      April 06, 2024 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Tried this recipe last night. Followed it exactly and it was delicious. The family loved it. Will definitely make again! Thanks

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        April 07, 2024 at 3:24 pm

        Awww, yay! Thank you so much. This peach cobbler is one of our favorites too, and it turns out every time for me!

        Reply
    12. Salwa says

      February 01, 2024 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for my husband (who’s very picky) and kids and they absolutely loved it !!! It was super easy and delicious. This is a great recipe for big groups as well. Thanks so much for helping a busy momma with this easy and tasty recipe!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        February 03, 2024 at 8:51 am

        So happy that you liked this peach cobbler recipe too! I just made it for a large crowd again too, and it was great! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    13. Cge says

      January 26, 2024 at 12:50 pm

      4 stars
      I used frozen peaches, increased baking time by 35-40 minutes.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 26, 2024 at 12:58 pm

        Thanks for sharing what you did in this recipe!

        Reply
    14. Marylee Wall says

      October 12, 2023 at 5:47 pm

      Can this be made in a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        October 20, 2023 at 11:11 am

        Hi Marylee. I haven’t made this in a crockpot yet but I plan to do some recipe testing soon, to create a crock pot peach cobbler recipe. So stay tuned!

        Reply
    15. Veronica says

      July 29, 2023 at 6:39 am

      5 stars
      Made this last night and it was delicious. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it was yummy.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 29, 2023 at 10:04 am

        So glad that you liked this peach cobbler! It’s so easy to make and delicious with vanilla ice cream!

        Reply
    16. Alexandra Pappas says

      July 21, 2023 at 12:37 am

      I have tried it many times! I put it in the crockpot to cook. I also use canned slice peaches in light syrup and pour all in the crockpot with peaches.

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 25, 2023 at 9:53 am

        Oh my goodness, that all sounds amazing! Definitely going to do it in the slow cooker soon, thank you!

        Reply
    17. Olivia says

      March 13, 2023 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an easy dessert to make and it turned out perfectly! Everyone in my family loved it so much, thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    18. jess says

      March 13, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      this has got to be the easiest peach cobbler recipe that I have ever tried! thank you so much for sharing with me!

      Reply
    19. Allyson Zea says

      March 13, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this was so full of flavor and so easy! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply

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