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This easy peach cobbler with cake mix needs just three ingredients — canned peaches, a box of yellow cake mix, and butter — dumped into a dish and baked until golden and bubbly. No mixing bowls, no fuss, and it’s irresistible à la mode warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Why you’ll love this peach cobbler recipe with cake mix!
I love a good dump cake recipe and during summertime, it’s this 3-ingredient peach cobbler dump cake that I turn to when neighbors stop by for coffee or when my kids ask for “something sweet” after dinner. Everyone thinks I’ve been baking for hours, but really, it takes just 5 minutes of prep!
- Only 3 ingredients. Just peaches, cake mix, and butter!
- True dump dessert. No bowls, no stirring, no mess—everything goes right into the baking dish.
- Crowd-pleaser. Sweet, buttery, and nostalgic, this cobbler always disappears fast at family dinners and potlucks.
- Flexible fruit options. Works with canned peaches, fresh peaches in season, or even frozen for a year-round treat.
- Cozy and comforting. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for that old-fashioned, straight-from-grandma’s-kitchen vibe. (I love this Ooey Gooey Butter Cake with ice cream too!)
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Ingredient Notes
The full list of ingredients with quantities and measurements is in the recipe card below.
- Peaches (canned, fresh, or frozen) – Canned peaches with their juices make this the easiest version of peach cobbler with cake mix, but fresh or frozen work with a little sugar and cornstarch.
- Yellow cake mix – The classic choice for that buttery, golden topping; white or spice cake mix also works.
- Butter – Melted and drizzled on top so the cake mix bakes up crisp and golden.
- Cinnamon (optional) – Adds warm spice and makes the cobbler taste more homemade.
Variations
- Fresh Peach Cobbler: Toss 6 cups sliced fresh peaches with ½ cup brown sugar + 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Bake 50–60 minutes.
- Frozen Peach Cobbler: Use 6 cups thawed peaches, add ¼ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Spiced Cobbler: Add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg + ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.
- Cake Mix Swaps: White, spice, or gluten-free mixes work too.
- Other Fruits: Try cherry or apple pie filling for fun twists.
How to Make Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
- Add the Peaches: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan. Pour in peaches with juices.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the top. Don’t stir.
- Add Butter: Drizzle melted butter over top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbling in the center.
Serving Suggestions
When this cake mix peach cobbler is warm out of the oven, I love topping it with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Not just vanilla! The kind with the little flecks of vanilla bean. (Doesn’t that make it seem so much fancier?) Of course, you can’t go wrong with a dollop of homemade whipped cream either.
Frequently Asked Questions
A peach dump cake layers fruit, boxed cake mix, and butter without stirring, giving you a crust that bakes up golden and cake-like. A traditional cobbler uses a biscuit-style topping, but this shortcut version uses boxed cake mix just like a dump cake.
Yes. Fresh or frozen peaches work in this 3-ingredient peach cobbler—just toss them with sugar and cornstarch before baking. Expect a longer bake time (50–60 minutes).
It’s ready when the top is golden brown and the center filling is bubbling. If the edges look finished but the middle is loose, bake a few minutes longer.
Bake longer and allow it to cool slightly. Next time, add a little cornstarch to the fruit if using fresh or frozen peaches.
The dry mix wasn’t fully covered with butter. Next time, be sure to distribute the butter evenly.
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Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches with juices
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 pan.
- Pour in peaches with juices.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly. Don’t stir.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, if using.
- Drizzle melted butter over top.
- Bake 45–50 minutes, until golden and bubbling in the center.
Notes
- Cover the cake mix with butter — dry, floury patches are the #1 cobbler mistake.
- Drain canned peaches (reserve a little juice if it looks dry).
- Don’t stir after layering — the layers make the cobbler topping.
I’m trying the peach cobbler dry mix thk.
Could I use peach pie filling
Yes absolutely!! I just made this tonight with canned peach pie filling and it turned out wonderful!