Cake-mix Peach Cobbler: A Quick, Warm Dessert with Syrupy Peaches
This easy peach cobbler dump cake takes minutes to assemble with pantry staples, baking into a warm, buttery dessert with soft, syrupy peaches.
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When you want something homemade without a lot of fuss, this peach cobbler dump cake is a perfect choice. It uses canned peaches so there’s no peeling or slicing—just mix the filling, sprinkle cake mix on top, add butter, and bake. The result is tender, syrupy peaches beneath a crisp, buttery cake topping.
Because it’s made with a boxed cake mix for the topping, prep is minimal and cleanup is easy—ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or last-minute guests. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own.
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- Easy Peach Bread
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Making a “Lazy” Peach Cobbler
This dump-cake style cobbler is very flexible. You can adjust spices, cake-mix type, or add nuts and other fruit to suit your taste or pantry.
For a warm, spiced flavor, stir in 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the peach filling. If coconut cake mix isn’t available or you prefer another flavor, yellow or white cake mix works just as well.
To add texture, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cake-mix layer before placing the butter—this adds a pleasant crunch that contrasts nicely with the soft peaches. You can also mix berries such as blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries into the peaches for a mixed-fruit cobbler.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or simply by itself. It’s an easy dessert to keep simple or dress up for a special occasion.
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How to Make Easy Peach Dump Cake
This recipe is straightforward and fast to assemble.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Peaches in juice (canned)
- Light brown sugar
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Cake mix (coconut, or substitute yellow/white)
- Butter
How to Make It:
Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.
Prepare the peaches. In a bowl, combine the canned peaches with their juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add the cake mix and bake. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the fruit layer. Arrange thin slices or pats of butter across the top so they melt and create the crisp topping. Bake at 350°F for 55–60 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
Cool and serve. Let the cobbler rest for 10–15 minutes so the filling thickens slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes and Adaptations:
- Substitute yellow or white cake mix if you don’t have coconut cake mix.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts on top before adding the butter for extra crunch.
- Stir 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the peach mixture for a spiced flavor.
Recommended Equipment:
- 13×9-inch baking dish
Peach Cobbler Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 3 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches in juice
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 15.25-ounce coconut cake box mix (or yellow/white mix)
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks, cut into thin slices)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix the peaches (with their liquid), brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix over the fruit and distribute the butter slices evenly on top.
- Bake 55–60 minutes until the filling bubbles and the top is golden brown.
- Let stand 10–15 minutes to thicken slightly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use yellow or white cake mix if you don’t have coconut cake mix.
- Cover leftovers and refrigerate for 3–5 days.
- Add chopped pecans on top before adding the butter for extra crunch.
- Optional: stir 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the peach mixture for spice.
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Nutrition
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