Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Created On: June 20, 2020&nbsp|Updated: January 3, 2024| 47 Comments

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This Cake Mix Peach Cobbler recipe is easy to make with our shortcut of using a premade cake mix for the topping. We also give you tips for enjoying this peach cobbler year-round.

It serves eight and costs approximately $6.71 to make. That’s just about $0.84 per serving.

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Our Peach Cobbler is the easiest dessert out there. It has very few ingredients, and there is little prep work involved because we use a premade cake mix for the topping.

While this peach cobbler is a summertime staple, you can actually make it throughout the year. You can do this by using fresh, frozen, or canned peaches in this recipe for simple, year-round enjoyment.

This no-fail recipe is so easy that kids of all ages can practically make it on their own without messing it up. Everyone who make this recipe, agrees it is their new favorite way to make Peach Cobbler!

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Ingredients & Estimated Cost:

Recipe Cost: $6.71

Per Serving: $0.84

2 pounds frozen peaches –$4.28
1/4 cup light brown sugar –$0.12
2 teaspoons cornstarch –$0.02
1 Tablespoon lemon juice –$0.07
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon –$0.02
(1) 15.25-ounce box of yellow or white cake mix –$1.00
12 Tablespoons salted butter – $1.20

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check outBudget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in June 2020.

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Peach Cobbler Tools:

9 x 13-inch pyrex pan
mixing bowl
wooden spoon
ice cream scoop

How to Make Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix: In a large bowl, mix peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
Pour the peaches into the prepared dish and smooth them into an even layer.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the peaches.
Place the butter pieces over the cake mix, spacing them out evenly.
Bake until the peaches are bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Transfer the cobbler to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

How to get the kids involved with making this Cake Mix Peach Cobbler

Ages 2-3: Let them help measure out and mix the flour, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Also, let them place the butter pieces on top of the cake mix.

Ages 4-5:Have them add the peaches, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Let them mix everything, and then pour the mixture into the pan.

Ages 6-8: Have your kiddo help scoop out the ice cream to serve over the peach cobbler. They could probably prepare the entire recipe because it’s that easy!

Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.

Ages 12+:Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Peach Cobbler Cake Mix Recipe Variations:

Use in-season fresh peaches or canned or frozen peaches to serve this dessert year-round.

Different fruits you can substitute 1:1 for the peaches:

Thawed blueberries (thawed and drained)
Apple pie filling
Cherry Pie filling

Cake Mix Peach Cobbler FAQs

What is the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?

A cobbler and crisp are both baked fruit desserts. However, a cobbler has a thick topping that is cake-like or that of pie dough. In contrast, a crisp has a crispy topping.

How do you know if peach cobbler is done?

The easiest way to check if your peach cobbler is done is to insert a thermometer into the center of the cobbler. It should read 200 degrees F. Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the topping to get the most accurate reading. You will see that the filling around the edges will be bubbly, and the top will be a deep amber color.

Is Peach Cobbler supposed to be gooey?

If it comes out too gooey or maybe even runny, it is most likely due to the peaches being too ripe. It is not like banana bread. Too ripe is not a good thing for cobblers. You do not want to use too ripe peaches as the extra juices cause the topping to get runny or mushy.

Is peach cobbler batter supposed to be runny?

The batter should not be runny as you are not making the cake mix according to the box instructions. You will simply sprinkle the dry cake mix powder over the peach mixture, followed by the butter slices.

Why did my cobbler turn out like cake?

A cake mix cobbler can turn out like cake if you do not layer the ingredients properly or if you do not have enough fruit. Cobbler typically has more of a fruit-filled and gooey consistency, while cake is firmer.

How do you keep peach cobbler crust from getting soggy?

To prevent the crust of your peach cobbler from getting soggy, serve it warm. This will ensure a firm, crisp texture.

Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix Storage

Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this peach cobbler out for longer than 2 hours.

Store: Cover leftovers and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Place the cobbled in an airtight container and freezer for up to 4 months.

More sweet desserts like this easy peach cobbler:

Death by Chocolate Poke Cake
Mom’s Lemon Lush
Chocolate Wacky Cake
Cake Mix Banana Bread
Easy Tres Leches Cake
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

Easy Peach Cobbler Made with Cake Mix

Recipe Cost 6.71

Serving Cost 0.84

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

This Cake Mix Peach Cobbler recipe is easy to make and the perfect summer comfort food. It serves 8 and costs $6.71 to make. That’s just 84¢ per serving.

Servings: 8 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Equipment

9 x 13-inch pyrex pan
mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
ice cream scoop
wire rack

Ingredients

PEACH LAYER:

2 pounds frozen peaches thawed and drained (could use fresh or canned peaches)
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

TOPPING:

1 16.25 ounce box yellow or white cake mix
12 Tablespoons salted butter cut into 16 pieces

FOR SERVING:

Vanilla ice cream optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP PAN:

Move oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

PREP PEACHES

In a large bowl toss together thawed and drained peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.

ASSEMBLE COBBLER:

Pour the peaches into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
Sprinkle the cake mix over the peaches.
Place the butter pieces over the cake mix, spacing them out evenly.

BAKE:

Bake until the peaches are bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 40-45 minutes, rotating halfway through baking.
In the last 15 minutes of baking, you will want to peek at the cobbler to see any dry spots where the butter hasn't mixed in with the cake mix. If there are dry spots, use a spoon to give the dry spots a quick mix.

COOL AND SERVE:

Transfer the cobbler to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes because serving. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

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Notes

You can use 2 pounds of fresh peaches or 2 large cans of drained peaches.

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This Cake Mix Peach Cobbler recipe is easy to make and the perfect summer comfort food. It serves eight and costs $6.71 to make. That’s just 84¢ per serving.

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