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This peach cobbler with cake mix is about to become your new favorite dessert, especially after you find out how easy it is to make! Simple ingredients produce a sweet, juicy, and summery dessert that’s great for any occasion. Serve it on its own or with dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream!

Peach cobbler with cake mix.
Dig into the very best peach cobbler!

🧡 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Juicy: Prepare to dig into a mouthwatering peach cobbler with cake mix recipe that’s full of juicy, tender, and sweet flavors.
  • Vegan-friendly: Satisfy your sweet tooth in a plant-based way! It’s the perfect option to serve for larger crowds so everyone can join in on the deliciousness.
  • Easy-to-follow: This recipe is incredibly simple to prepare, making it accessible for all levels of bakers.
  • Customizable: Feel free to swap out the fruits, use store-bought or homemade cake mix, or make a larger or smaller batch to fit your baking dish.
  • Seasonal: Enjoy the best taste by using ripe, in-season peaches.

If you love peach cobbler with cake mix, you should really check out our classic vegan peach cobbler, blueberry donuts, tempura ice cream, or tanghulu.

🍑 What is a peach cobbler with cake mix?

Peach cobbler is a quintessentially American dessert. There are many versions, but all of them have one thing in common — a virtually effortless preparation! To make life even easier, we made this peach cobbler with cake mix (anything for less prep work, right?).

At its core, peach cobbler is a deep-dish fruit dessert made up of a pie-like filling and a biscuit topping. It’s jammy, juicy, fruity, and fluffy! Perfect for late summer get-togethers.

There is quite a bit of gray area when it comes to peach cobbler. While some people consider peach cobbler with cake mix to be a dump cake, others call it cobbler.

Regardless of what you like to call it, we’re certain you’ll enjoy this fuss-free, easy-to-make, and mouthwateringly good recipe!

Peach cobbler with cake mix.
Tender crust and juicy peaches await

📜 History

It is believed that the first cobbler recipes were derived from English suet puddings. When settlers traveled west, they had to adapt to available ingredients in the Americas. Dried fruits or foraged berries were baked over campfires with a biscuit-like dough on top.

The resulting cobblers had a cobbled stone path appearance, which is one theory as to how the peach cobbler got its name.

Nowadays, there are countless variations — Betty, grunt, pandowdy, slump, grump, buckle, dump cake, or sonker. If you’re thinking of a name, it’s probably already been coined as a new version of cobbler!

🤔 Cobbler vs dump cake

There are a lot of overlapping characteristics between cobblers and dump cakes. In fact, many people use the terms interchangeably. But, we thought we’d set the record straight! Well, sort of.

Cobbler

  • Often contains less sugar.
  • Usually has a biscuit or crunchier topping.
  • Mouthfeel is more crumbly.

Dump cake

  • Often contains more sugar.
  • Usually uses cake mix as a crust or topping.
  • Mouthfeel is cakier.

So, technically this peach cobbler with cake mix recipe is more like a dump cake. But, no need to get caught up on names when both are deadly delicious!

Peach cobbler in a bowl.
Don’t forget to serve it with whipped or ice cream

🍰 What is the best cake mix to use?

Any type of cake mix will work in this recipe! Whether you prefer white or yellow, it doesn’t matter. Most recipes call for yellow cake mix since it adds a pop of color, but the flavor profile is essentially the same.

We actually prefer making our own vegan cake mix, but some of our favorite store-bought brands include:

💦 How to easily peel peaches

For the quickest and easiest method of peeling the skin off peaches, follow these steps:

  1. Blanch or soak peaches in hot water for 30 seconds.
  2. Transfer the peaches to cold water to cool off.
  3. Once cool, the peach skin will easily peel away (you shouldn’t even need a knife).
  4. If not, make a shallow cut on the skin and try again.

🌱 Is peach cobbler vegan?

While a typical peach cobbler with cake mix contains non-vegan ingredients, we’ve adapted this recipe to be 100% plant-based. Here are a few quick tips to ensure it meets the requirements:

  • Cake mix: A lot of cake mixes contain milk products. However, you can easily find “accidentally” vegan cake mix at most groceries stores, or make your own!
  • Butter: Vegan butter works equally as well as dairy-based butter in this recipe. Our favorite brand is Miyokos when it comes to dairy-free butter.
Cake mix, cane sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, peaches, soy milk, butter, and lemon juice.
Make sure your peaches are ripe

🛒 Ingredients & substitutions

  • Butter: Use your favorite brand of dairy-free butter! We haven’t tested this recipe with coconut oil, so we can’t speak to the results.
  • Cake mix: Choose either homemade or store-bought vegan cake mix.
  • Plant milk: We prefer the flavor and consistency of soy milk, but you can opt for any plant milk you prefer or have on hand. Cashew, almond, coconut, or oat milk are all great options as well.
  • Peaches: We use fresh, ripe peaches in this cobbler. However, you can replace them with frozen or canned. If you go with frozen, let the peaches thaw in a colander beforehand. If you use canned peaches, omit the cane sugar.
  • Cornstarch: To thicken the peach filling. Cornstarch is optional, but we always prefer to thicken our filling just a little. You can also use potato starch.
  • Lemon juice: Adds a tart, vibrant flavor to help balance the sweetness of the peaches. Lemon juice also prevents too much browning of fruit.
  • Cane sugar: To sweeten the peach filling. You can also add an optional sprinkle on top to create a crunchy textural element.
  • Cinnamon: We prefer the flavor of cinnamon mixed in with the peaches and on top of the crust. Nutmeg works well with peaches too, or a combination of both.

For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to our recipe card.

📝 How to make peach cobbler with cake mix

Step 1: Melt the butter

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the middle. Add vegan butter cubes to a baking dish, and place it in the oven while it is preheating to melt the butter. Keep a close eye on the dish so you don’t end up burning it!

Vegan butter cubes in a casserole dish.
Heat the butter while your oven is preheating

Step 2: Remove the dish

Once the butter is melted, remove the dish from your oven and set it aside for now.

Melted vegan butter in a casserole dish.
Don’t forget about the dish in your oven!

Step 3: Mix the batter

Combine the cake mix with soy milk (or your preferred plant milk). Be careful not to overmix the batter or the final cobbler texture will be dense.

Vegan cake mix combined with soy milk.
Careful not to overmix the batter

Step 4: Combine the batter and butter

Pour the combined batter over the baking dish with the melted butter, but do not stir the two together. As the cobbler bakes, the batter and butter combine, forming a rich and tender result.

Melted vegan butter and cake mix in a casserole dish.
Don’t stir the butter and cake mix topping

Step 5: Make the filling

In a saucepan, combine the fresh peaches, cane sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and corn starch. Bring the peaches to a low boil until the peaches release their juices and the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6: Transfer the peaches

Transfer the cooked peaches to the baking dish over the butter and batter, but again do not stir anything! For extra flavor, sprinkle the top of the peaches with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.

Peaches and batter in a casserole dish.
You may be tempted, but don’t stir it!

Step 7: Bake the cobbler

Bake your peach cobbler with cake mix until the top is golden and the peaches are bubbly. Let it cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then serve it with optional vanilla ice cream. Happy eating!

Baked peach cobbler.
Bake it until golden brown on top

If you have questions about making a peach cobbler with cake mix, check out our FAQs or leave a comment down below!

🍦 What to serve with cobbler

This peach cobbler with cake mix is delicious on its own, but do you know what it pairs incredibly well with? Some classic toppings like these:

🌡️ Storage & reheating

If you end up with leftover peach cobbler with cake mix, follow these quick storage tips to make sure it stays fresh:

  • Fridge: Keep your peach cobbler tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: You can freeze the cobbler once it’s completely cooled in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. This is not something we always recommend since the topping has a tendency to turn soggy, but a soggy cobbler is better than a wasted cobbler!
  • Reheating: Remove your cobbler from the fridge and let it warm to room temperature. Bake it at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until it’s warmed all the way through. If the top is browning too much, loosely cover it with foil for the baking duration.
Peach cobbler in a bowl.
try this peach cobbler after your next dinner!

♻️ Variations

  • Canned peaches: If it’s not peach season, don’t worry! Canned peaches work perfectly well in this recipe. Just remember to omit the cane sugar.
  • Other fruits: If you don’t have any peaches, swap in other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, or apples.
  • Gluten-free: Use Simple Mills Cake Mix for a gluten-free version. This particular mix is made with almond flour.
  • Different spices: Try using other fragrant spices like nutmeg, ginger, clove, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice.
  • Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling or topping for a nutty crunch.
  • Sugar: Use brown sugar or muscovado sugar instead of cane sugar for a richer, deeper flavor.
  • Chocolate: Mix in some dairy-free white chocolate chips for a touch of sweetness.

🧑‍🍳 Top tips

  • Don’t mix: In order for the cake mix to rise and create an irresistible crust, don’t mix it when you add it to the baking dish.
  • Rest before serving: Resting the cobbler before serving allows the juices to thicken, creating an irresistibly jammy filling.
  • Fill your dish: Adjust the size of the recipe according to how big your dish is. You can measure this by filling up your dish with peaches to your desired height before prepping the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use ripe peaches: Choose in-season peaches for the most flavorful peach cobbler with cake mix.
  • Add toppings: Don’t forget to add a little cinnamon and cane sugar on top of the peaches for added depth and complexity.
  • Don’t overbake: All oven temperatures vary slightly, so keep an eye on the cobbler towards the end of baking to prevent it from burning.

💬 FAQ

Do cobblers have a bottom crust?

Cobblers don’t traditionally have a bottom crust. However, many places in the Southern United States make them with a bottom crust, similar to a pie.

How do I thicken my cobbler filling?

The best way to thicken the cobbler filling is by adding more cornstarch. One thing to note is that as peach cobbler rests, it thickens due to pectin released from the fruit.

Do I have to peel peaches for my cobbler?

You do not have to peel peaches for this peach cobbler with cake mix. Removing the skin gives the cobbler a smoother, pie-filling texture, but it’s absolutely not necessary.

Can I use canned or frozen peaches?

Yes, you can absolutely use canned or frozen peaches. Just make sure you thaw and drain them before using them in the recipe.

Can I make this cobbler in advance?

You can prepare the separate components of this recipe in advance. Simmer the peach filling, then assemble and bake it when you’re ready to eat.

What size baking dish should I use?

A 2 ½ quart baking dish is recommended for this recipe, but you can adjust the size based on your preference or what you have available.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, you can easily double the recipe. Just make sure to use a larger baking dish or two smaller ones to accommodate the extra volume.

🍴 More dessert recipes

If you enjoyed this peach cobbler with cake mix, be sure to check out some of our other favorite desserts like these:

  • Plum crisp: Juicy stone fruit covered with a chewy crust for the most mouthwatering treat ever.
  • Strawberry tamales: Light and fluffy dough filled with bursts of sweet, juicy strawberries.
  • Carlota de limón: Maria cookies, coconut milk, and cashews are layered together in this lime icebox cake.
  • Vegan banana bread: Sweet, tender banana bread without eggs or dairy.
Peach cobbler with cake mix.

Easy Peach Cobbler With Cake Mix

Mitch and Justine
Make this easy peach cobbler with cake mix in no time! It's sweet, juicy, jammy, and guaranteed to please any crowd.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine American, Vegan
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 ½ quart baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients
 

Topping

  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 1 16-ounce box vegan cake mix
  • ¾ cup soy milk

Filling

For serving optional

  • Dairy-free vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

Topping

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F with the rack in the middle. Add vegan butter cubes to a 2 ½ quart baking dish, and place it in the oven while it is preheating to melt the butter. Once melted, remove the dish from your oven.
  • Combine the cake mix and soy milk, being careful not to overmix. Pour the batter over the melted butter, but do not stir it.

Filling

  • In a saucepan, combine the peaches, cane sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bring to a low boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Baking

  • Transfer the peach mixture to the baking dish, but do not stir. Sprinkle the top of the peaches with a pinch of cinnamon (or nutmeg) and extra cane sugar.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden on top and bubbly.
  • Remove your peach cobbler from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Serve with optional vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, etc. Happy eating!

Notes

  • Don’t mix: In order for the cake mix to rise and create an irresistible crust, don’t mix it when you add it to the baking dish.
  • Rest before serving: Resting the cobbler before serving allows the juices to thicken, creating an irresistibly jammy filling.
  • Fill your dish: Adjust the size of the recipe according to how big your dish is. You can measure this by filling up your dish with peaches to your desired height before prepping the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use ripe peaches: Choose in-season peaches for the most flavorful peach cobbler with cake mix.
  • Add toppings: Don’t forget to add a little cinnamon and cane sugar on top of the peaches for added depth and complexity.
  • Don’t overbake: All oven temperatures vary slightly, so keep an eye on the cobbler towards the end of baking to prevent it from burning.
  • Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 117.9mg | Potassium: 194.2mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 29.9g | Vitamin A: 1015.3IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 36.5mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Cane sugar is an ingredient in most cake mixes and is not vegan as it is filtered through animal bone char. I would suggest people make their own cake mix.

    1. Hey Stephen!

      Most refined cane sugar is processed through bone char (that’s how it gets its characteristic white color). Natural cane sugar is not refined through bone char, hence the off-white, beige color. It’s always good to check with specific brands, but making your own cake mix is a great way to ensure it is vegan-friendly as you said! Hope that clears things up!