The Best 3 Ingredient Desserts (Easy Recipes That Actually Work)

Looking for easy desserts that don’t require a long ingredient list? These 3 ingredient dessert recipes are some of the simplest treats on Momcrieff, and they are perfect when you want something sweet without spending hours in the kitchen.

Many of these recipes use cake mix, canned fruit, or pantry staples, which makes them ideal for beginner bakers or busy days.

If you love easy baking, be sure to check out my dump cake recipes and cake mix desserts, too. They follow the same simple, reliable style and are perfect for 9 x 13 desserts, potlucks, and family gatherings.

Apple 3 Ingredient Desserts

Apple desserts are some of the easiest bakes because canned pie filling and cake mix do most of the work for you. These recipes are warm, simple, and perfect when you want a dependable dessert that feeds a crowd.

Easy Apple Dump Cake

This classic apple dump cake uses just a few ingredients but bakes into a warm, buttery dessert that always disappears fast. It’s a great go-to recipe for potlucks or casual family dinners.

Get the recipe here: Easy Apple Dump Cake

3 Ingredient Apple Spice Dump Cake

Using spice cake mix gives this version extra cinnamon flavor while keeping everything incredibly simple. Apple Spice Dump Cake is an easy fall dessert that feels cozy without extra effort.

Get the recipe here: Apple Spice Dump Cake

Easy Apple Spice Cake

This simple apple spice cake has a soft texture and warm spice flavor, making it perfect for slicing and serving. It’s one of those easy recipes that tastes like you worked harder than you did.

Get the recipe here: Easy Apple Spice Cake

Are You Kidding Me Cake

With just a few ingredients, this Are You Kidding Me cake comes together fast and delivers big apple flavor. It’s a fun retro-style dessert that everyone loves because it’s so easy.

Get the recipe here: Are You Kidding Me Cake

Strawberry and Berry 3 Ingredient Desserts

Berry desserts are colorful, bright, and perfect when you want something sweet that still feels light. These recipes are simple enough for beginners but still look impressive.

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

These pink Strawberry Cake Mix cookies are soft, fun, and incredibly easy to make with cake mix. They’re perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a quick homemade treat.

Get the recipe here: Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Strawberry Cupcakes With Cake Mix

These Strawberry cupcakes come together quickly and bake into light, fluffy treats that look festive without much effort. They’re a great choice for birthdays or spring gatherings.

Get the recipe here: Strawberry Cupcakes with Cake Mix

Easy Berry Cobbler

This flexible, easy berry cobbler works with different berries and still turns out beautifully. It’s a simple dessert that feels homemade without requiring complicated steps.

Get the recipe here: Easy Berry Cobbler

Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberries bake into a juicy filling under a simple topping for a classic dessert that’s easy to love. Blueberry Cobbler is perfect when you want something warm and comforting.

Get the recipe here: Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Peach and Pineapple 3 Ingredient Desserts

Fruit cobblers and tropical flavors make easy desserts feel extra special without adding more ingredients. These recipes are great for summer gatherings or simple weeknight baking.

3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

This peach cobbler is one of the easiest desserts you can make and still feels nostalgic and homemade. It’s perfect served warm with ice cream.

Get the recipe here: 3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

Pineapple Cupcakes With Cherries

These Pineapple cupcakes with cherries have a fun pineapple upside-down cake vibe without the extra work. They’re colorful, sweet, and great for parties.

Get the recipe here: Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherries

Cherry and Chocolate 3 Ingredient Desserts

Chocolate and cherry desserts are always crowd favorites, and these easy versions prove you don’t need a long ingredient list to make something rich and satisfying.

Cherry Cobbler With Cake Mix

This cherry cobbler dessert combines juicy fruit with a buttery cake topping that bakes into a simple but impressive treat. It’s perfect for gatherings or holidays.

Get the recipe here: Cherry Cobbler

Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Chocolate cake mix and cherries create a rich dessert that looks fancy but takes almost no prep time. Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is a great option when you need a quick chocolate fix.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Black Forest Dump Cake

Inspired by classic Black Forest flavors, this easy Black Forest dump cake combines chocolate and cherries in one simple dessert. It’s perfect for when you want something dramatic without extra work.

Get the recipe here: Black Forest Dump Cake

Pumpkin 3 Ingredient Desserts

Pumpkin recipes are perfect for fall baking, and these shortcut versions make seasonal desserts easy for anyone to make.

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

This pumpkin bread comes together quickly and has a soft, tender texture. It’s great as a snack, breakfast treat, or simple dessert slice.

Get the recipe here: 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Muffins With Chocolate Chips

Chocolate chips make these muffins feel more like dessert while still keeping the ingredient list short. Pumpkin Muffins with chocolate chips are perfect for fall baking or lunchbox treats.

Get the recipe here: Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips

Pumpkin Brownie Muffins

These Pumpkin Brownie muffins have a rich brownie-like texture and are incredibly easy to make. They’re a great choice when you want something chocolatey and seasonal.

Get the recipe here: Pumpkin Brownie Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

These Pumpkin Spice baked donuts feel like a bakery treat but require very little effort. They’re perfect for weekend brunch or holiday mornings.

Get the recipe here: Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Banana 3 Ingredient Desserts

Banana recipes are a great way to use up ripe fruit while keeping baking simple. These easy desserts are soft, sweet, and perfect for everyday treats.

3 Ingredient Banana Bread

This banana bread is incredibly easy and perfect for beginners. It’s a simple way to turn overripe bananas into a delicious homemade dessert.

Get the recipe here: 3 Ingredient Banana Bread

Easy Banana Cake with Cake Mix

This soft banana cake comes together quickly and makes a great snack-style dessert. It’s easy to customize with frosting or toppings.

Get the recipe here: Easy Banana Cake

Banana Chocolate Muffins

Chocolate and banana combine for a simple Banana Chocolate muffin that feels indulgent but is easy to make. These are great for snacks or dessert trays.

Get the recipe here: Banana Chocolate Muffins

Cake Mix Banana Muffins

This easy recipe uses just a few ingredients and bakes into soft, fluffy banana muffins. It’s one of the quickest ways to use up bananas.

Get the recipe here: Cake Mix Banana Muffins

Zucchini 3 Ingredient Desserts

Zucchini makes baked goods soft and tender, and these recipes prove you can make great desserts with just a few ingredients.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These Zucchini muffins are rich and chocolatey, and you’d never guess they include zucchini. They’re perfect for late summer baking.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Easy Zucchini Cake

This simple Zucchini cake is a great way to use extra zucchini while keeping baking easy. It’s soft, sweet, and perfect for slicing and sharing.

Get the recipe here: Easy Zucchini Cake

Cookies and Sweet Treats

Sometimes you just want something quick and sweet without turning on the oven for long. These simple recipes are perfect when you need dessert fast.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These peanut butter cookies are soft, rich, and incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients. They’re naturally flourless and always popular.

Get the recipe here: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

2 Ingredient Desserts (Even Easier Recipes!)

If you thought three ingredients was simple, these two ingredient desserts are even easier. These recipes use basic pantry staples and come together quickly, making them perfect when you need a last minute sweet treat without a lot of prep work.

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

These pumpkin muffins are a classic shortcut recipe that always turns out well. With just pumpkin puree and cake mix, you get a soft, flavorful bake that works for breakfast or dessert.

Get the recipe here: 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

Need to make some pumpkin bread in a hurry? This recipe is so fast and easy!

Get the recipe here: 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

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