Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is a delicious and easy baking hack you didn’t know you needed. It can be made with frozen, fresh, or canned peaches for an easy and budget-friendly dessert for busy weeknights or last-minute guests all year round.
Easy peach cobbler with cake mix
Traditional Peach cobbler from scratch is one of my favorite things to make whenever I can get my hands on some fresh, juicy Southern peaches. That cookie crumble topping can’t be beaten! It’s such a delicious dessert.
But sometimes I get that summertime craving when there is not a single fresh peach around and I had to find a way to quell my hankering.
The answer? Frozen and canned peaches. Yep, both can be used to make this easy dessert recipe.
This delicious peach cobbler is made with cake mix and canned or frozen peaches (or fresh ripe peaches if you can find ‘em!) and it is everything I love about peach cobbler and more.
Why You’ll Love this Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix
You could call this “lazy peach cobbler” because it is one of the easiest desserts to make. It’s a simple peach cobbler recipe that the whole family will love. You can keep it as one of those back pocket easy recipes that’s tastes like it took a while, but was really easy to throw together.
- This cobbler is so easy! Frozen peaches and cake mix are the ultimate peach cobbler hack.
- It’s made with simple ingredients that are pantry staples you can find at any grocery store.
- It’s budget-friendly so it’s easy on the wallet, too.
- Because it can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned peaches, you can serve this dessert year-round.
- It makes the perfect dessert paired with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on a weeknight meal or with last-minute guests.
The best part about this delicious cobbler recipe is that it tastes just like the from-scratch ones you know and love. No one has to know it uses cake mix or store-bought peaches!
Ingredients for Peach Cobbler Using Cake Mix
Here’s what you’ll need to snag at the grocery store to make this recipe:
- frozen peaches – You can also used canned or fresh (see the notes below for tips).
- brown sugar – Light brown and dark brown sugar will both work.
- cornstarch – This is different from cornmeal. It helps to make your peach filling less runny.
- ground cinnamon – Check your spices occasionally to make sure they’re not expired!
- white cake mix – Yellow cake mix can be used as well.
- salted butter – If you use unsalted butter, you will want to add a pinch of salt into the cake mix.
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- I love using white or yellow cake mix, but you can also use spice cake mix or butter pecan cake mix. Have fun with this or keep it traditional.
- If you want a crumble-style topping, you can add oats to the cake mix. Add about 3/4 cup.
- And if you like things really crunchy, you can add some nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts. I’d start with about 1/4 cup and go from there.
- And don’t forget to pick up some whipped topping or heavy cream to make homemade whipped cream! Vanilla ice cream is a great choice too.
- You can even try this recipe with fresh berries or sliced apples! You’ll simply need about 2 lbs. of fruit. Cherry pie filling is also a great alternative.
Frozen vs. Canned Peaches
This shortcut-style cobbler is written specifically for frozen or canned peaches, which makes it easy to whip up without a lot of prep. That’s why it uses cake mix instead of a from-scratch batter to keep things simple and quick.
- Frozen peaches hold up well during baking and give that just-picked texture.
- Canned peaches are soft, sweet, and perfect when you need something quick from the pantry.
You can definitely use fresh peaches. I’ve tested it, and it works great. But if you’re going that route and want a truly from-scratch version, I also have a fresh peach cobbler recipe made just for that. This one’s all about keeping things easy.
How to Make a Peach Cobbler Recipe with Frozen Peaches
- Thaw your peaches first. (Here is a helpful tutorial if you need ideas on thawing frozen fruit).
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine the thawed peaches, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Stir gently until it’s evenly mixed.
- Pour the peach mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Cut open a corner of the cake mix bag and sprinkle the dry mix evenly over the peaches.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of brown sugar evenly on top of the cake mix.
- Place 24 small pieces of butter evenly across the cake mix layer. This step is important. The butter melts into the cake mix, creating the perfect golden topping.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. It will be a bit too runny if you don’t wait for it to cool.
- Serve it warm, topped with a generous scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
How to Make this Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches
You can make cake mix peach cobbler with canned peaches instead of frozen ones! This recipe is great to use when you have a can of peaches in the pantry you need to use up.
Make sure to take your canned peaches and drain them completely, then you can proceed with the recipe as normal. You’ll want to drain out all of the extra peach juice or heavy syrup from the cans of peaches so it doesn’t make the cobbler soggy.
If you like, you can also leave in some of the juice from the can, but if you do that you should omit the cornstarch.
Top Tip
If you find a little dry spot in the top of your cobbler before it’s done, take the end of a butter knife or spatula and gently spread some of the we batter over to the dry spot and allow it to finish baking.
How to Reheat Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
You can warm individual servings of peach cobbler in microwave-safe bowls in the microwave in 20-second increments until warmed through.
If you want to warm the whole baking dish, warm it at 200°F for 15-20 minutes.
How to Store Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Let the cobbler cool completely before storing so it doesn’t get soggy.
Refrigerating
You can cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or scoop individual servings into an airtight container. Keep it in the fridge, and it’ll stay fresh for up to a week.
Freezing
If you want to freeze it, just cut the cooled cobbler into individual portions and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Flash freeze them for about 1-2 hours, then move them to a freezer safe zip top bag.
For the best flavor and texture, try to enjoy them within 3 months. When you’re ready to eat, just thaw it in the fridge overnight and warm it up in the microwave.
How to Serve Peach Cobbler
Peach Cobbler is so good on its own, but it’s also delicious with a scoop of ice cream. Homemade is great if you feel up to making it!
Try one of these flavors:
- vanilla ice cream: A classic!
- peach ice cream: If you want things extra peachy!
- raspberry sorbet: The best combo and a great dairy-free option.
- cinnamon ice cream: A little spice is nice.
- s’mores ice cream: For when you are really craving some summertime!
A dollop (or three) of whipped cream or whipped topping is also wonderful on top of a homemade peach cobbler.
FAQs about Making Peach Cobbler Using Cake Mix
Yes, peach cobbler can be frozen. Once it has completely cooled, simply cut servings and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Flash freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer the servings to a freezer-safe ziptop bag. Enjoy within 3 months for the freshest taste. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm up in the microwave in 20-second increments until heated through.
Yes, you can. In recipes that call for white cake mix, yellow cake mix is a fine substitute. However, yellow cake mix may change the color of the final result.
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Peach Cobbler Using Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen peaches thawed (see recipe notes for using canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 15.25 ounce white cake mix box; yellow can be used as well
- 3/4 cup salted butter 12 tablespoons; cut into 24 pats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray and set it aside.
- Add the peaches, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Add the peach mixture to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the peaches evenly with the cake mix.
- Sprinkle the top of the cake mix with the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar.
- Evenly place the pieces of butter on top of the cake mix. Leaving space between them.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until it’s golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you find a little dry spot in the top of your cobbler before it’s done, take the end of a butter knife and gently mix the wet area over to the dry spot and allow it to finish baking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made this and it was SO tasty!! Thanks for the easy recipe!
This was amazing. I used monk fruit in the peaches and 1/4 c brown sugar for the topping. I didn’t have corn starch so I used flour. I also added walnuts to the top. I used frozen peaches and yellow cake mix. Excellent! thank you for a great recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it!! I love your substitutions!