This Easy Berry Cobbler is a delicious dessert that is quick and easy enough to whip up all summer long. The juicy mixed berry filling is topped with a soft and buttery cobbler topping made from yellow cake mix.
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Triple Berry Cobbler with Cake Mix
This Easy Berry Cobbler recipe is the perfect quick and easy dessert to serve all summer long. Basically a dump cake, it uses a box of yellow cake mix and butter to make the soft and cakey cobbler topping.
This Cake Mix Berry Cobbler with frozen berries is one of those easy dessert recipes that you will never get sick of. While I like to use a combination of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries, the possibilities are endless. You can make a straight Blueberry Cobbler with cake mix, use fresh or frozen berries, or even try different fruits like cherries and peaches. In my opinion, the only way this cobbler could be any more delicious is when it is served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Easy Berry Cobbler Ingredients
- Berries - you can use either 6 cups of frozen berries or 8 cups of fresh berries. My personal favorites to use are a combination of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. You could even try this recipe with other fruits like cherries, peaches, and apples.
- Cornstarch - this is added to the berries to help thicken the mixture as it cooks.
- Sugar - regular granulated sugar works great. If you want to flavor with a bit of honey, feel free.
- Fresh Lemons - you will need both the zest and the juice from a lemon.
- Yellow Cake Mix - the secret ingredient in this Berry Cobbler recipe is a box of yellow cake mix. It’s a super easy way to make the topping and tastes amazing. You could substitute white cake mix if you want.
- Butter - you’ll need 1 stick of butter cut into 9 slabs that will be placed evenly over the top just before putting the cobbler in the oven. You can use salted or unsalted - it’s completely up to you.
How to Make Mixed Berry Cobbler
- Make the berry mixture. In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen berries and sprinkle the cornstarch and sugar over the top. Add the lemon juice and zest and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the mixed berry mixture to a 9" x 9" baking dish, or a 10" cast iron skillet.
- Add the cake mix and butter. Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top of the berries. Add the sliced butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbly.
- Serve. Remove from the oven and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations for Cake Mix Berry Cobbler
These recipe variations are meant to inspire your creativity in the kitchen. Feel free to mix and match different flavors and ingredients to create your own signature cake mix berry cobbler!
- Chocolate Berry Cobbler: Use a chocolate cake mix instead of a regular one. The rich flavors of the chocolate will complement the sweetness of the berries perfectly.
- Lemon Berry Cobbler: Add a burst of citrusy flavor to your berry cobbler by incorporating lemon zest into the cake mix. The tangy zest will balance the sweetness of the berries and add a refreshing element to the dessert.
- Crunchy Topping: For an extra layer of texture, sprinkle crushed nuts or granola on top of the cobbler before baking.
- Coconut Berry Cobbler: If you're a fan of coconut, consider adding shredded coconut to the cake mix before baking. This will infuse the cobbler with tropical flavors and give it a slightly exotic twist.
- Boozy Berry Cobbler: Add a splash of your favorite liqueur, such as amaretto or rum, to the cake mix to infuse the cobbler with a hint of boozy flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference between a cobbler and a crisp is the topping. While both cobblers and crisps involve baked fruit filling, crisps usually have an oat crumble topping while cobblers have a topping that more resembles sweet biscuits.
While you wouldn’t necessarily have to refrigerate this, I recommend refrigerating so that it stays fresh for longer. If you cover and refrigerate, your Berry Cobbler should last for up to 4 days while it will last for up to 48 hours at room temperature.
The easiest way to tell is if the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbling around the sides.
Storing and Reheating
- Refrigerator: cover any leftover cobbler with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: you can microwave a small portion or reheat in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, or until warmed through.
Easy Berry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Berry Mixture
- 6 cups Frozen Mixed Berries or about 8 cups fresh berries (Note: use the mix without strawberries)
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- ⅔ cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Lemon zested
Cake Mix Cobbler Topping
- 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
- ½ cup Butter sliced into 9 pats of butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the frozen berries and sprinkle the cornstarch and sugar over the top. Add the lemon juice and zest and toss to evenly coat.
- Transfer the mixed berry mixture to a 9" x 9" baking dish, or a 10" cast iron skillet.
- Sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top of the berries. Add the sliced butter evenly over the top of the cake mix.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Enjoy!
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