Description
This easy Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix is a quick and delicious dessert made with just three ingredients: canned peaches, yellow cake mix, and butter. Perfect for summer gatherings, 4th of July parties, or weeknight treats, this simple dump cake-style cobbler is warm, gooey, and full of classic Southern flavor — no baking experience required!
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
2 cans sliced peaches in heavy syrup (15-16 oz each, undrained)
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, sliced into thin squares
Optional toppings:
Ground cinnamon (for a little warmth)
Vanilla ice cream (highly recommended)
Instructions
- Add the peaches – Pour both cans of peaches (with the syrup!) into a 9x13-inch baking dish (affiliate link). Spread them out evenly so they cover the bottom.
- Add the cake mix – Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top of the peaches. Don’t overthink it — just get good coverage.
- Slightly mix in – Using a fork or spoon, gently mix the top layer of cake mix with a bit of the peach syrup underneath. You’re not fully combining — just giving it a little help to avoid dry patches.
- Top with butter – Slice the butter into thin squares and lay them across the top of the mixture. Try to space them out so they’ll melt and cover the surface as it bakes.
- Bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Let it cool slightly (or don’t) and dig in!
Notes
Don’t drain the peaches! The syrup helps create that gooey, cobbler-like texture.
Slightly mixing the cake mix into the syrup helps prevent dry spots on top, but don’t fully stir — you still want those buttery golden crumbles.
Butter placement matters. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible so the top bakes up evenly golden and crisp.
Want to fancy it up? Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg before baking, or top with chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American