3-Ingredient Berry Cobbler
This fruity dessert is as easy to make as it is delicious. Crafted with just three ingredients—fresh or frozen berries, traditional vanilla cake mix, berry-flavored sparkling water—this cobbler recipe is your secret weapon for a sweet and satisfying treat. (Unfortunately, most gluten-free cake mixes will not work with this recipe.)
What sets it apart is not only its simplicity, but also the fact that it contains a fraction of the sugar compared to traditional cobblers, making it a healthier indulgence.
The end result is warm and luscious fruit blended with scrumptious, moist cake. It’s gently sweet and incredibly satisfying. Spoon it into ramekins or small bowls, and for an extra touch of lavishness, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days, and while you can warm it up in the microwave, it’s actually just as delicious cold!
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3-Ingredient Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen mixed berries, if using strawberries, make sure they’re sliced as small pieces work best
- ½ (14-ounce) package boxed vanilla cake mix, 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups
- 1 cup berry-flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- Mist a 9- x 13-inch casserole pan with nonstick oil spray.
- Add fresh or frozen berries to the bottom of the pan and shake to distribute them evenly. Sprinkle about ½ the dry cake mix over the top (it will be ~1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups).
- Pour the one cup of berry-flavored sparkling water evenly over the top (NOTE: it’s just one cup not the entire can) and mix everything together. You’ll create a thick batter.
- Place in oven set at 350℉ and bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the berries are bubbling, and the cake is set and slightly browned on top.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes to slightly firm. The cobbler will have a drippy, jammy consistency and be bursting with fruit.
- Scoop out portions using a serving spoon and transfer to ramekins or small bowls. Garnish with optional whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
I like. I learned a long time ago to always make a recipe as written for the first time. Thereafter, you make your specific tweets. In my case, I did that exact thing. The second time I use a lemon cake mix versus vanilla. Both times the recipe turned out nicely. Thank you
Hi Cynthia. Great idea and glad it turned out well. Thanks for sharing your delicious spin.
—Team Joy
Unbelievably delicious and so easy to make. Sweet, juicy and satisfying!
Hi Carol. So glad to hear you’re enjoying this recipe! This is a favorite of our teams as well. We love how sweet and juicy it is…and you can’t beat the ease of making it. It’s great for a crowd, or you can whip it up whenever you’re craving a treat—it’s that simple.
—Team Joy
This is so moist & I was able to use a zero sugar cake mix love the berries
Hi Donna. So happy you enjoyed this recipe. It’s one of our favorites, too! So easy to make and so delish.
—Team Joy
This will be my summer go to recipe. I used fresh fruit. It was amazing.
Hi Cynthia. So glad to hear you loved it…and that it will be a summer staple for you! Enjoy.
—Team Joy
Loved this recipe, but wondering if I can double it up to get more deliciousness.
Hi Elizabeth. So glad you loved it! We’re not sure about doubling it up in the standard-size casserole pan. The cook time would likely need to be extended and we don’t have a gut feel for the end result. We think you should first try to increase it by 25% (each of the three ingredients) and see how that goes. And please, let us know how it turns out—we’d love to hear your thoughts!
—Team Joy
Can I mix the berries and cake mix and pop together than pour it in the cake pan?
Hi Sarah. Yes!! Joy only did it in the same baking dish so she wouldn’t have to clean another mixing bowl, lol. But either way works, so whatever is easier for you! Please come back and let us know how it turns out for you…we’d love to hear your thoughts.
—Team Joy
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Hi Jillieann. Thanks and we’re so glad you enjoyed it!
—Team Joy
Didn’t work for me followed the directions but used a gluten free cake mix. The cake didn’t really bake well was just gooey.
Hi Roberta. We’re so sorry to hear this recipe didn’t work with the gluten-free cake mix you used—they have different formulations so it’s not always a sure thing. Joy hasn’t experimented using any of the gluten-free cake mix brands, but she has heard from folks who have had success that there are a few that do work well. We will try to find out which ones work in case you ever want to try the recipe again. And if you can let us know what brand you used, we’d love to know so we can tell people to avoid that one for this particular recipe. Again, we’re so sorry for the hassle!
—Team Joy
Mine sure doesn’t look as good as yours but it is delicious!!
Delicious is all that matters!!! So happy you’re enjoying it 😉
All the best,
Joy
Hi, I didn’t see your last sentence about not recommending making it with a gluten free cake mix. Well I did and I can testify it didn’t work very well.
It’s somewhat doughy but in spite of that it’s good. I know I’ll eat it.
The takeaway here is read everything.
Meanwhile I made the chocolate pie which was great.
Thanks Joy
Hi Maxine. We’re so sorry this recipe didn’t turn out perfectly…but at least it still tasted good! We’ve updated the recipe so it’s hopefully a little clearer which mixes work (and which don’t). We’ve even added specific gluten-free brands we know DO work well. And so glad to hear you enjoyed the Chocolate Pie!
—Team Joy