Easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

a photo of a white dessert bowl full of juicy peach cobbler with a golden crumbly cobbler topping and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

In this easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix, juicy peaches are tossed in sugar and cooked to a caramel-like sauce nestled under the easiest cobbler topping made from cake mix and butter!

All I want is peaches when they are in season! They are so dreamy and make the most scrumptious desserts like our mega popular peach crisp or my favorite, peach pie! Unlike our classic Southern peach cobbler, in this peach cobbler dump cake, we use a cake mix for a shortcut. You are going to love the flavor of this one and how easy it is!

I have tweaked this recipe a little because… BUTTER, butter and more butter! I’ve added more butter to the cake mix topping and it is richer than ever!

Fresh Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

It truly couldn’t get any simpler than this easy peach cobbler. My family grew up on this cobbler, though we usually had it in a dutch oven. It works either way. I’ll include instructions in the recipe card for baking it in a dutch oven as well as in the regular oven.

There’s nothing quite like having a dessert that was a staple in your house growing up. The smells fill the air and suddenly everything feels a little tingly and magical. You can’t help but take a trip down memory lane!

What is the Difference Between Cobbler and Crisp?

A cobbler is a deep-dish baked fruit dessert with a thick dropped-biscuit or pie crust topping. Cobblers can also be known as a dump cake. A crisp is a baked fruit dessert with a layer of topping including oats or nuts. If you haven’t tried our peach crisp, you should jump all over it! We a smoked version now too!

What’s Needed for This Fresh Peach Cobbler?

To make this easy cake mix peach cobbler recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Fresh peaches – freestone peaches are best for baking and they should be peeled and sliced
Unsalted Butter – adds richness to the filling and blends with the cake mix to create the golden cobbler topping
Cornaby’s EZ-Gel – thickens the peaches
- NOTE: Cornstarch can also be used for thickening. I prefer EZ Gel over cornstarch, but it can be harder to find. You will use 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch for every 2 Tablespoons of EZ-Gel.
Brown sugar – sweetens the peaches and adds richness
Yellow cake mix – I used to say yellow or white cake mix, but it needs to be yellow all the way

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What Peaches Are Best for Eating?

A clingstone peach is used for eating and snacking. You might not get the pit out but with that sweet nectar dripping down your chin, who cares!

What Peaches Are Best for Baking?

Freestone peaches are best for baking because they are sweeter and easier to use in recipes, but there’s a gazillion varieties. Here’s a comprehensive list if you need help. My favorites are:

Early Amber
Golden Jubilee
Lucky 13
Nectar
Early Elberta

How to Make Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

This easy peach cobbler recipe with cake mix couldn’t be simpler to make! Here are the basic steps to making a cake mix cobbler:

In a large bowl, gently toss together the peeled and sliced peaches, brown sugar, butter and cornstarch (or EZ Gel).
Turn the peach mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the peach mixture, then pour the melted butter all over the top until there are no dry cake mix spots left.
- PRO TIP: It is much easier to get good butter coverage if you pour slowly all over the cake mix topping.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
- PRO TIP: Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you’re a cinnamon lover, sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon too!

These ingredients in full detail can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post. You can also print or save the recipe there.

FAQ

How Do You Keep Peach Cobbler from Being Runny?

The keep to avoiding runny cobbler is the cornstarch (or EZ gel). It will thicken the fruit as it bakes.

How Long Does Peach Cobbler Last?

If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this fresh peach cobbler with cake mix will last up to 5 days.

Can I Use Canned Peaches?

I don’t recommend using canned peaches in this recipe, no. This peach cobbler made with cake mix tastes best with fresh peaches.

Can I Use Frozen Peaches?

Possibly, although I haven’t tried that myself. If using frozen peaches, I imagine you could bake them from frozen (i.e. no need to thaw), but your bake time would be increased.

How to Ripen Peaches

To ripen peaches, place in a brown paper bag and fold the top over. Or, cover a box of peaches with newspaper and let stand at room temperature till ripe.

How to Remove the Peach Pit

It’s easiest to remove the peach pit by slicing open the peach from top to bottom and all the way around, then using your thumb to pluck or push out the pit. If that doesn’t work, you can pop the peach on the grill and the heat will loosen the pit.

The most important thing to remember is a ripe peach releases its stone so maybe you have an under ripe peach.

Tips for Making a Cake Mix Cobbler

You want to peel the peaches before adding them to the cobbler mixture. To easily peel peaches, cut an X on the bottom, then briefly submerge in boiling water. Immediately dunk the peaches into an ice bath. Then, then should be easy to peel.
Note that you add the cake mix to the cobbler as a dry ingredient. Do NOT mix together the cake mix as instructed on the box.
If desired, I bet you could add extra fresh fruit to this fresh peach cobbler. Berries would pair nicely with the peaches!
You can also completely swap out the peaches completely. This recipe would work great with cherry pie filling, apples, or mixed berries.

You will only need 6 ingredients to make this mega easy peach cobbler with a cake mix you can grab at the store. And you can be eating a warm bowl of this classic peach dessert in less than 45 minutes. I highly recommend a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!

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