Peach Cobbler Recipe with Cake Mix
Transform a box of cake mix into a golden, buttery peach cobbler that tastes like it's made from scratch. Perfect blend of juicy peaches and crispy topping!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 29 oz cans sliced peaches in juice (or 8 cups fresh peaches, sliced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease 9x13 inch baking dish
Prepare Peaches
- Drain peaches, reserve 1/2 cup juice
- Place peaches in baking dish
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla
- Stir gently to combine
Add Topping
- Sprinkle entire box of cake mix evenly over peaches
- Pour melted butter over cake mix
- Sprinkle with brown sugar
- Add pecans if using
Bake
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes
- Top should be golden brown
- Let cool 10-15 minutes before serving
Notes
- For fresh peaches: peel, slice, and toss with 1/4 cup sugar before using
- Ensure butter covers all dry cake mix to avoid powdery spots
- If top browns too quickly, cover with foil
- Can be made up to 24 hours ahead and reheated