Craving an easy three-ingredient peach cobbler dessert but short on time? This unbelievably easy 3-ingredient recipe uses yellow cake mix to create a delicious cobbler in minutes. It's perfect for busy weeknights or budget-friendly gatherings—ditch the fuss and enjoy a taste of summer! This cobbler is still a favorite from when I first started blogging (12 years ago)! It is a quick and easy dessert since I usually have everything needed at home. You probably do too!
![a serving of peach cobbler with a crispy topping and peaches showing. Served on a white plate.](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3-ingredient-peach-cobbler.jpg)
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If you like these types of easy three-ingredient cobbler recipes, you should try this easy blackberry dump cake, this easy strawberry dump cake (using fresh strawberries), or this simple apple pie dump cake. Thanks to the canned apple pie filling, it has all the flavor with a fraction of the work.
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Why this is the best peach dessert
It's so easy! Just 3 ingredients - peaches, cake mix, and butter - for a cobbler that practically makes itself! You don't even have to stir.
You use a simple Yellow Cake Mix from your pantry. The cake mix transforms into a golden, buttery crumble topping that has great texture and flavor.
Canned peaches are available and affordable any time of year. Juicy canned peaches and their sweet syrup create a delicious filling that reminds you of summer flavor whenever you eat them.
This recipe is Fast and Fabulous. This recipe comes together in minutes from prep to oven for a dessert that won't leave you waiting.
Oh, yea! A super simple three-ingredient peach cobbler. It's probably the easiest recipe I've done and it was gobbled up the quickest. Some of you may know this by a different term. If you are from the South, this would problably be called a peach dump cake.
If you feel like a cherry-type cobbler, I've modified this recipe for you. Just take a look at this three ingredient cherry cobbler recipe
Ingredients
Seriously, these are the three ingredients: yellow cake mix, a can of peaches, and a stick of butter. I've been told that in some parts of the country, this is called a dump cake. Three-ingredient peach dump cake just doesn't sound as good!
![three ingredient peach cobbler ingredients that include a yellow cake mix, a large can of sliced pumpkins and a stick of butter.](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_4828-edited.jpg)
- Yellow cake mix- I like Betty Crocker but you can use your favorite brand. Just an FYI, the box I'm using has 15.25oz of cake mix in it. It seems like some boxes are beginning to have less in them.
- Large can of Peaches (29 oz). I like using the light syrup ones.
- 1 stick of butter - that would be ½ cup. I often use salted butter because that's what I have at home. Unsalted butter is traditionally used in baking.
Instructions
A super simple three-ingredient peach cobbler. It's probably the easiest recipe I've done, and it was gobbled up the quickest. Some of you may know this by a different term. If you are from the South, this would probably be called a peach dump cake.
Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 1
Dump a can of peaches into the casserole/baking dish. I cut a few of the thicker ones in half. But you don't have to - keep it easy!
![three ingredient peach cobbler](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_4829-700x466.jpg)
Step 2
Pour the dry cake mix on top. Smooth it gently with a knife (or a spoon, or a fork) DON'T MIX IT. Yes, it stays dry and powdery on top of the peaches - it should like the picture below.
![three ingredient peach cobbler](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_4831-700x466.jpg)
Step 3
Cut the butter into thin slices and then spread it evenly on the cake mix. Slice the butter thin and cover as much of the cake mixture as possible.
![three ingredient peach cobbler](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_4832-700x466.jpg)
Step 4
Now put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes. You want it to be bubbly and the crust to be a golden brown. And it smells sooooo good! My kids are used to me experimenting and making stuff. They usually ignore my newest project and roll their eyes at my excitement. {sigh} Teenagers!! But when I made this, they came in and were looking for whatever it was that smelled so good.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm
Enjoy the taste, savor the smell and not even a bowl to clean!! The only thing that would make this three-ingredient peach cobbler any better would be a scoop of ice cream : )!
![a serving of peach cobbler with a crispy topping and peaches showing. Served on a white plate.](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3-ingredient-peach-cobbler.jpg)
Serving Suggestions
Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then scoop portions with a large spoon. My family and friends enjoy having a scoop of vanilla ice cream on their peach cobbler.
Storage
This refrigerates well for up to 4 days as long as it is in a covered container or the dish it is baked in is covered.
If well wrapped, it may be frozen for up to 3 months. However, since this is such a quick and easy recipe, I recommend making it the day you need it. If you have extra, invite some friends over!
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Printable recipe
![a serving of peach cobbler with a crispy topping and peaches showing. Served on a white plate.](https://momcrieff.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/3-ingredient-peach-cobbler.jpg)
Three Ingredient Peach Cobbler - so easy!
Equipment
- 13 x 9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix I use Betty Crocker but use what you have.
- 1 can Peaches Large 29 oz size, I use the ones with juice but you can use the ones with syrop.
- ½ cup butter 1 cold stick butter sliced very thinly. (½ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- I use nonstick spray on my casserole dish because it makes cleaning it later easier. And the whole point of this recipe is to keep it easy.
- Dump can of peaches into the casserole dish. With every delicious drop of juice! I cut a few of the thicker ones in half but you don’t have to.
- Pour the dry cake mix on top. Straight from the box! Smooth it gently with a knife (or a spoon, or a fork or your fingers….) DON’T MIX IT. Yes, it is dry and powdery on top of the peaches but when baked, the butter on top fixes that!
- Cut the butter into thin slices (easier if butter is cold) and then spread it evenly on the cake mix.
- You are done your prep.! Now put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes. You want it to be bubbly and the crust to be a golden brown. And it smells sooooo good!
- Let it sit 10 minutes, then serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only provided as a courtesy using an ingredient database. Garnish and optional ingredients are not included in the calculations.
Nutrition
**Initially published July 8, 2018.
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