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Effortless 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe

Effortless 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cobbler Recipe


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4.9 from 12 reviews

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Classic cake mix cobbler delights dessert enthusiasts with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Simplicity meets sweetness in this quick Southern-style treat, promising delicious results with minimal kitchen effort.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cans (21 oz or 595 g) pie filling (cherry, peach, blueberry, or apple)
  • 1 box (15.25 oz or 432 g) yellow or white cake mix
  • ½ cup (115 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 350F (175C) for optimal baking environment.
  2. Setup: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent adherence and facilitate easy serving.
  3. Foundation: Spread fruit pie filling evenly across the dish, creating a vibrant fruity base that will define the cobbler’s essence.
  4. Coverage: Uniformly sprinkle dry cake mix over the fruit layer, ensuring complete and consistent distribution for a textural masterpiece.
  5. Enrichment: Drizzle melted butter across the cake mix, allowing it to penetrate and create a golden, crisp topology that will transform during baking.
  6. Baking Process: Place in preheated oven and rotate midway through cooking to guarantee even browning and prevent potential burning.
  7. Doneness Check: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the surface achieves a deep amber hue and fruit edges become effervescent, signaling perfect completion.
  8. Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and allow brief stabilization, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a luxurious finish.

Notes

  • Prevent Uneven Baking: Rotate the baking dish midway through cooking to ensure consistent golden-brown color and prevent potential burnt spots.
  • Butter Distribution Technique: Pour melted butter slowly and evenly across the cake mix to create a uniform, crispy top layer that guarantees perfect texture.
  • Fruit Selection Flexibility: Experiment with different pie fillings like cherry, peach, or blueberry to customize the cobbler’s flavor profile and keep the recipe exciting.
  • Moisture Control: Let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent a runny, overly liquid dessert texture.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg