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    3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

    Published Jul 9, 2024 | Updated Aug 8, 2024 | By Laura

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    This 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler uses cake mix, canned peaches, and butter for the easiest dessert that's truly foolproof and so delicious. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, there's no excuse to skip dessert. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a crowd pleasing recipe.

    Ice cream topped peach cobbler on a saucer.

    Oh peach cobbler, it's pretty much that staple dessert recipe in the South that we love to make in the summertime. I have a secret to tell y'all, there's a recipe for this classic cobbler that my family has made for years with just 3 ingredients: cake mix, canned peaches, and butter. What's not to love about that?!

    Now the canned peaches makes this easy 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler accessible anytime of year, but if you can find juicy, fresh peaches, or frozen and thawed peach slices, then those work great too. This truly is the easiest dessert recipe that anyone can perfect every single time.

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    If you love an easy dessert, well we happen to be experts in that department. You should also try our Coconut Delight, Strawberry Tres Leches Cake, or Mixed Berry Cobbler.

    Laura Ashley's Tip: You can easily jazz this peach cobbler with canned peach up by adding some spices. We love adding a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon to ours.

    Table of Contents

    • Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Tools You’ll Need
    • How to Make 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler
    • Pro Tips
    • Storing Leftovers
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Easy Dessert Recipes
    • 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler (Canned Peaches)
      • Ingredients 1x2x3x4x5x
      • Instructions
      • Video
      • Notes
      • Nutrition

    Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • Dessert prepped in 5 minutes. No need to stress over dessert, this cobbler using cake mix is whipped up in 5 minutes and then baked an hour. This lets you enjoy the party and stay out of the kitchen.
    • Affordable and delicious. With just three ingredients, this is about as affordable as it gets when it comes to a sweet treat for a crowd.
    • Comforting summer classic. Nothing is better than a cake top with a jammy peach bottom. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

    Ingredients

    Scroll Down for Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below

    • Yellow cake mix: One box is great, buy your favorite brand, it's just that simple.
    • Peach slices in heavy syrup: Canned peaches make this dessert great any time of the year. Feel free to use overripe fresh peaches or frozen and thawed peaches too.
    • Salted butter: Binds everything together plus adds that classic rich flavor to the peach cobbler.
    The ingredients to make 3 ingredient peach cobbler.

    Tools You’ll Need

    • 13”x9” Baking Dish

    How to Make 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray with non-stick spray a 9"x13" baking dish.
    2. Pour half of the dry yellow cake mix and one of the cans of peaches in the prepared baking dish. Gently stir until it's mostly combined.
    Mixing together cake mix and peaches in a 13x9 pan.
    1. Evenly distribute the second can of peaches on top of the mixture. Do not stir.
    Adding peaches to a cobbler dish.
    1. Sprinkle the remaining dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir.
    Adding cake mix to the top of peaches in a casserole dish.
    1. Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly over the top of the cake mix.
    Adding butter to the top of a cake mix in a baking dish.
    1. Bake 60-70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
    2. Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. If you’d like, enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
    A saucer of peach cobbler and ice cream.

    Pro Tips

    Now when it comes to tips for the secret peach cobbler recipe, I must say it's truly a failproof recipe. But we always do have some suggestions to make it even better!

    • Layer the ingredients correctly. To ensure this is a moist and delicious cobbler recipe, be sure to layer the ingredients correctly. One can of peaches is stirred into the cake mix and the other on top of everything.
    • Shield with foil. When baking, if the cake is getting too dark in color, simply place a piece of foil loosely over the cobbler to prevent it from burning.
    • Use fresh or frozen peaches instead of canned. If using frozen peaches, thaw them and use all the juices. If using fresh, make sure they are overripe. Add ½ cup apple juice to the mixture to moisten.
    • Try with other canned fruit! You can make this with other canned fruits as well, pears, cherries, and apricots would all be delicious.

    Storing Leftovers

    Well another great thing about this cobbler with canned peaches is it stores beautifully! Simply place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a couple of minutes.

    You can also freeze leftovers too! Place them also in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and heat as indicated above.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I prepare this 3 ingredient cobbler in advance?

    Yes, you can bake it in advance and warm it through right before serving.

    How long will the leftover cobbler keep?

    For up to four days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Can this cobbler be gluten-free?

    Yes! Just simply swap the cake mix out for a gluten-free cake mix.

    What kind of cake mix should be used for cake mix cobbler?

    Any 15.25-ounce yellow or white cake mix can be used. You can add spices or extracts to change the flavor of the cake.

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    A plate of peach cobbler next to a gallon of ice cream.
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    3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler (Canned Peaches)

    This 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler uses cake mix, canned peaches, and butter for the easiest dessert that's truly foolproof and so delicious. With a prep time of just 5 minutes, there's no excuse to skip dessert. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for a crowd pleasing recipe.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 261kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 15.25 ounce box yellow cake mix
    • 2 15 ounce cans peach slices in heavy syrup
    • ½ cup salted butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray with non-stick spray a 9"x13" baking dish.
    • Pour half of the dry yellow cake mix and one of the cans of peaches in the prepared baking dish. Gently stir until it's mostly combined.
    • Evenly distribute the second can of peaches on top of the mixture. Do not stir.
    • Sprinkle the remaining dry yellow cake mix evenly over the peaches. Do not stir.
    • Slice the butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly over the top of the cake mix.
    • Bake 60-70 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
    • Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. If you’d like, enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

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    Notes

    Storing Instructions: 
    • Simply place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven for a couple of minutes.
    • You can also freeze leftovers too! Place them also in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and heat as indicated above.
    Tips: 
      • Layer the ingredients correctly. To ensure this is a moist and delicious cobbler recipe, be sure to layer the ingredients correctly. One can of peaches is stirred into the cake mix and the other on top of everything.
      • Shield with foil. When baking, if the cake is getting too dark in color, simply place a piece of foil loosely over the cobbler to prevent it from burning.
      • Use fresh or frozen peaches instead of canned. If using frozen peaches, thaw them and use all the juices. If using fresh, make sure they are overripe. Add ½ cup apple juice to the mixture to moisten.
      • Try with other canned fruit! You can make this with other canned fruits as well, pears, cherries, and apricots would all be delicious.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Misti K

      July 12, 2024 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      This 3 ingredient peach cobbler looks delicious and you can’t beat 3 ingredients! I will definitely be making this recipe this weekend.

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 12:04 pm

        YAY!! I hope you loved it too! Can't beat 3 ingredients!

    2. Linda Sewell

      July 12, 2024 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this 3 ingredient cobbler several times and it's ALWAYS a big hit. The biggest thing I love about it is how easy it is to make. I usually use fresh peaches or thawed, fresh frozen peaches that I put up myself. I've even added strawberries to it....talk about yummy ♥️😋

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 12:03 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm so happy it was a hit!! 🙂

    3. Cindy Anderson

      July 12, 2024 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and DELICIOUS! This recipe suggests mixing some of the cake mix and the first can of peaches. This was better than any other “dump” cobbler recipe I’ve tried! Way to go!

      Reply
      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 12:03 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm so happy it was a hit!! 🙂

    4. Joanne Trumbetas

      July 12, 2024 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Easy to prepare and delicious. Everyone loved it- Thanks Laura!

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 12:02 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm so happy it was a hit!! 🙂

    5. Diane Woods

      July 12, 2024 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      It doesn’t get any more simple than this one folks!!

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 12:02 pm

        OH YES! I couldn't agree more! 🙂

    6. Jules

      July 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this peach cobbler was so delicious and easy to make. It's going to be a regular in our house.

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 11:59 am

        YAY!! That means a lot to me!! 🙂

    7. Kathleen

      July 15, 2024 at 12:34 am

      5 stars
      I loved this so much! So easy and the family loved it!

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      • Laura Ashley

        August 14, 2024 at 11:58 am

        YAY!! I'm so excited that y'all liked it!!

    8. Kat

      December 31, 2024 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      I made this as part of our Christmas dinner. It was an absolute hit and so easy to make! Love this so much!

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      • Laura Ashley

        January 07, 2025 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you SO much!!!🥰 I love that it was a part of your holiday and that it was such a hit!

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