Summer is officially here, and that means one thing: Peach Season! There is nothing quite like the flavor of warm, spiced peaches bubbling under a crispy, buttery crust.
However, making a traditional peach pie from scratch with lattice dough can take hours. If you are searching for peach recipes easy enough to make on a busy weeknight or for a last-minute summer BBQ, this 3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler Dump Cake is going to blow your mind.
It takes literally 2 minutes of prep time. You just “dump” the ingredients into the pan, and the oven does all the magic. It is one of the absolute best easy summer dessert recipes you will ever make!
🛒 The 3-Ingredient Magic List
Because we are using a “Dump Cake” method, the ingredients interact in the oven to create the perfect cobbler crust!
- 2 Cans (29 oz each) Sliced Peaches in Heavy Syrup. (Do NOT drain them! The syrup is the secret liquid that cooks the crust!).
- 1 Box (15.25 oz) Yellow Cake Mix or Vanilla Cake Mix.
- 3/4 Cup (1.5 sticks) Unsalted Butter, thinly sliced into squares or melted.
- Optional but highly recommended: A heavy sprinkle of ground cinnamon over the peaches!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions (The “Do Not Stir” Rule 🛑)
This is the most important part of the recipe. If you stir this, you will end up with a mushy cake instead of a crispy cobbler!
Step 1: Prep the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a 9×13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Dump the Peaches
Open your cans of peaches and dump them directly into the bottom of the baking dish, juices and all! Use a fork to spread them out into an even layer. (If using cinnamon, sprinkle it directly over the peaches now).
Step 3: The Cake Mix Layer
Open your box of dry yellow cake mix. Sprinkle the dry powder evenly over the top of the peaches. Use your hands to gently spread the powder so it reaches the corners. DO NOT STIR! The cake mix must sit on top.
Step 4: The Butter Cap
Take your thinly sliced squares of cold butter and arrange them in a grid pattern across the entire top of the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the powder as possible! (Alternatively, you can melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over the top).
Step 5: Bake to Golden Perfection
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. As it bakes, the juices from the peaches and the melting butter will soak into the dry cake mix, creating a buttery, crispy, golden-brown cobbler crust.
Step 6: The Ultimate Serving 🍨
Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes so the juices can thicken. Serve it piping hot in a bowl with a massive scoop of cold vanilla bean ice cream melting over the top. Heaven!
💡 Fresh Peach Variation:
Got fresh peaches from the farmer’s market? You can use them! Just slice 4 cups of fresh peeled peaches, toss them with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water, and use them as your base layer instead of the canned peaches!
