3 Ingredient Peach Cobbler

Published: Jul 31, 2024 · Modified: Aug 11, 2024 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 58 Comments

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Craving peach cobbler 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!

a serving of peach cobbler with a crispy topping and peaches showing. Served on a white plate.

This easy peach cobbler cake needs just three ingredients! Yellow cake mix, a large can of peaches, and a stick of butter, that's it! I've been told this is a dump recipe in some parts of the country. Whatever you call it, this three-ingredient peach dump cake is good!

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. It has all the flavor with a fraction of the work thanks to the canned apple pie filling.

Why I love this recipe

a serving of peach cobbler on a white plate. Baking dish full of the rest of the cobbler in sitting behind.

So Easy: Just 3 ingredients - peaches, cake mix, and butter - for a cobbler that practically makes itself! You don't even have to stir.

Yellow Cake Mix from your pantry: The cake mix transforms into a golden, buttery crumble topping that has great texture and flavor.

Peaches any time of year: Juicy canned peaches and their sweet syrup create a delicious filling that's bursting with summer flavor.

Fast and Fabulous: From prep to oven, this recipe comes together in minutes for a dessert that won't leave you waiting.

Budget-Friendly Bliss: No fancy ingredients needed, just pure, delicious affordability.

Ingredients

These are simple, inexpensive ingredients that you may already have at home!

Yellow Cake Mix - I like using Betty Crocker but if you have a favorite brand, go ahead and use it. This recipe is made with a cake mix that contains 15.25 oz.
Large can of sliced peaches - I try to buy the ones in juice rather than syrup. But, use what you have or buy what you like.
One Stick of Butter - Traditionally, unsalted butter is used when baking. However, I normally have salted butter at home, so that's what I use.

Instructions

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 dish. I cut a few of the thicker ones in half. But you don't have to - keep it easy!

Step 2
Pour the dry cake mix evenly on top of the peaches. Smooth it gently with a knife (or a spoon, or a fork, or your fingers....) DON'T MIX IT. It should be like the picture below.

Step 3
Slice the butter into thin slices and then spread it evenly on the cake mix.
Butter Slicing Hint - Slice butter when cold and slice the thinest pieces you can to get the most coverage. It's OK if not every piece of butter is perfect, some of mine are pieced together.

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Thinly sliced butter on top of cake mix layer.

Step 4
You are finished with your prep! Now put it in the oven to bake for 30-40 minutes. You want it to be bubbly and the crust to be a golden brown. It smells so good!

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.
It may be frozen for up to 3 months if well wrapped. However, since this is such a quick and easy recipe, I would recommend making it the day you need it and if you have extra, invite some friends over!

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Three Ingredient Peach Cobbler - so easy!

Craving peach cobbler, but short on time and cash? This unbelievably easy 3-ingredient peach cobbler recipe uses a 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 an easy dessert!

Prep Time7

Cook Time30

Total Time37

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 362Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

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

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.

It may be frozen for up to 3 months if well wrapped. However, since this is such a quick and easy recipe, I would recommend making it the day you need it and if you have extra, invite some friends over!