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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 $0.84 per serving.
For another recipe using fresh peaches, try our Grilled Peaches. They are a summertime must!
Peach Cobbler
This is a recipe so easy that kids of all ages can practically make it on their own without messing it up. Sounds too good to be true, right?! Start believing friends!
Peach Cobbler is one of the easiest desserts out there. It has very few ingredients, and there is little prep work involved.
But here is the best part…you can have Peach Cobbler made with a cake mix all year round! You can use fresh, frozen, or canned peaches in this recipe for simple, year-round enjoyment.
Enjoy this Peach Cobbler recipe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts right on top of it as you devour every last bite. I love it when there’s a little bit of it leftover so I can hide it in the fridge for dessert the next night. Or breakfast, because I cannot make it to night time.
What are you waiting for? Gather your peaches and other ingredients, and you are on your way to enjoying delicious Peach Cobbler!
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?
How to Make Peach Cobbler Recipe:
- First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 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.
- Next, sprinkle the cake mix over the peaches.
- Then 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.
- Finally, transfer the cobbler to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
How to get the kids involved with this recipe:
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!
Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.
The flavor and Recipe Variations:
Use in-season fresh peaches or canned or frozen peaches to serve this dessert year-round.
More sweet desserts:
- Brownie Cookies
- Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies
- Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
- Death by Chocolate Poke Cake
- Chocolate Glazed Biscuit Donuts
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Bon Bons
- Mom’s Lemon Lush
- Chocolate Wacky Cake
- Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Quick Monkey Bread from Scratch
How long is this good for:
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.
How much will this Peach Cobbler cost:
RECIPE COST: $6.71
PRICE 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 yellow or white cake mix – $1.00
- 12 Tablespoons salted butter – $1.20
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Cook’s Tools:
- 9 x 13-inch pyrex pan
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon
- ice cream scoop
Cake Mix Peach Cobbler
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
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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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.
Michael Coovert says
OMG! Anything with fresh summer peaches and I am all in!!
Jessica says
Seriously the perfect summer recipes! Easy to make and full of fresh flavors.
Jess Jankowski says
We love it any time of the year but most especially in the summertime!
Ashley F says
Love how easy this is to make! The filling is so good and the topping is just perfect!
Jess Jankowski says
It is a crowd pleaser for sure!
Barbara Atkinson says
Looks scrumptious! I will be trying it.
Jess Jankowski says
Barbara, can’t wait for you to try it!
Antoinette M says
Great recipe. I love peaches!
Jess Jankowski says
Peaches are the BEST! Thanks for stopping by!
Cassandra D says
I would love to try the cake mix peach cobbler recipe listed here.
Jess Jankowski says
Cassandra we would love for you to try it!!
angela alterescu says
this recipe is soooo good! gotta try it!
Jess Jankowski says
Yes you do!!
Tina F says
I love this recipe. I love that you give hints for my granddaughter to help me. She is almost 3 and we have made 2 things so far. She loves “hatching” eggs lol.
Jess Jankowski says
That’s adorable Tina! Happy baking!
Mike Guadagnolo says
I made this for our small group and everyone loved it, this recipe was so easy and I used fresh freestone peaches!
Mike Guadagnolo says
I made this for our small group and everyone loved it, this recipe was so easy and I used fresh freestone peaches topped with vanilla ice cream!
Jess Jankowski says
Love that you used fresh peaches and that everyone enjoyed it!
Jeanette Kelty says
I screwed up! I used canned freestone peaches. It turned out too mushy, the peaches were almost dissolved. I think it was my mistake but I wanted others to know. Wouldn’t recommend canned. When I make again I will use fresh or frozen.
Jess Jankowski says
Oh shoot, Jeanette, we are sorry to hear that it was mushy. We have made it with canned peaches without it being mushy. By chance is it possible the canned peaches were not drained? Or that they were too big a size?
Julieanne says
I guess it’s just me, but when you say sprinkle the cake mix over the peaches, is that the prepared cake mix or just the powder from the box?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Julieanne, just pour the cake mix straight from the box over the peaches without prepping the cake first. For more help, you can view the video on our website which shows the steps. Enjoy!
Andrea says
Would it harm anything to omit the lemon juice? Due to allergies?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Andrea, you can leave it out of the recipe. Or you can substitute some orange or lime juice instead.
Vick says
OHH NOOOO! Havent made this in years- so looked up recipe and the reviews here were great so chose it. Have it baking in oven now- when I realized from comments I should have drained the canned peaches. Luckily I doubled the recipe so had a LOT of cake mix to absorb liquid and I also omitted lemon juice (had none at time). I’m HOPING and PRAYING it’s not a pan of mush! But thanks!
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Vick, Let us know how it turned out with doubling the cake mix and not draining the peaches.
Beth says
This cobbler looks absolutely delicious and so yummy! My family is going to be all over this especially my hubby! So excited to try this!
Beth Sachs says
We love peach cobbler for dessert with vanilla ice cream. Love your shortcut of using cake mix!
Amelia says
Need to Make a Easy desert for Church can I help Me
Jess Jankowski says
This Cake Mix Peach Cobbler is a super easy dessert to feed a crowd! Or our Crockpot Chocolate Lava Cake.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family
Natalie says
This is fantastic! I haven’t made peach cobbler in a while. Using cake mix is such a great hack. Love it! Can’t wait to make this for my family.
Jen says
I love that you added how the kids can help out and broke it up my ages. As a Mom, I’m always looking for ways to include them and this was perfect. We had so much fun making it but even more fun eating it, haha! So delicious!
Jenna says
If I use fresh peaches, should I peal them?
Jess Jankowski says
Yes, peel them first. Enjoy!
Emma says
A great disappointment what a waste of fresh peaches it should be noted to use lots of butter on the top of the cake power but I still didn’t like the consistency. Too many dry patches.
Jess Jankowski says
Emma, we are sorry to hear that as this has not been our experience. We hope you will try it again!
Brooke says
So good! I ended up doubling the brown sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice. Added a splash of vanilla. I measured my sliced peaches and only ended up with slightly more than 3 cups. During baking there were a few small dry spots I could see in the last 10 minutes of baking, so I took it out and spooned a little water on those spots and put it back in the oven to finish.
This is the best peach cobbler I’ve ever made! Fresh ripe peaches are the best way to ensure the most amazing flavor! Thanks!
Brooke says
I forgot to say I doubled the cinnamon too. I use Vietnamese cinnamon as a personal preference. Yum!
Jess Jankowski says
Brooke this is awesome! Thank you so much for your feedback we truly appreciate it and love that you love this recipe as much as we do!
Wendy Collins says
This was so delicious. I’ve always been intimidated by the thought of making peach cobbler. I couldn’t believe how easy this was to make! Definitely a crowd pleaser and something I’ll do again!
Bekah L. says
I’ve made this once and it was delicious!! Do you happen to have a raspberry cake mix cobbler recipe? Thank you for this recipe though! It’s was great!
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Bekah, we do not have a recipe for a raspberry cake mix cobbler. However, I did make a cherry one. I used the same ingredients and substituted frozen cherries for the peaches. So you could try that with the raspberries and let us know how it goes.
Victoria Christian says
In the pantry was not a single can of peaches but five cans of chunk pineapple. I drained the pineapple, used two boxes of white cake mix, added cinnamon AND nutmeg, along with brown sugar and remainder of the ingredients you have listed, baked for forty-five minutes and OMG!!! Thank you for showing me how to use the cake mix to create a cobbler!
Jess Jankowski says
Love that you were able to make a few substitutions and have it turn out fabulous. Thank you for coming back to share with us!
Debra S. says
Would it help to shred the butter over the cake mix with a shredder?
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Debra, we have not tried that process with this recipe. If you try it, let us know how it goes. Thanks!