4-Ingredient Slow Cooker August Sunshine is a bright, summery dessert made with sweet peaches, pineapple, cake mix, and butter. It is an easy dump-and-go recipe that captures the flavors of late summer without requiring much preparation.
The slow cooker gently cooks the fruit and buttery cake topping together, creating a warm, golden dessert that is especially delicious served with vanilla ice cream.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 ingredients
- Easy slow cooker preparation
- Perfect for late-summer gatherings
- No complicated mixing required
- Delicious served warm with ice cream
- Great way to use simple pantry ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) sliced peaches in juice, drained
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, lightly drained
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
How to Make 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker August Sunshine
Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker
Lightly grease a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or a little butter.
Step 2: Add the Fruit
Spread the drained peaches evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
Spoon the crushed pineapple over the peaches and gently spread it into an even layer.
Step 3: Add the Cake Mix
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the fruit.
Do not stir the layers together.
Step 4: Add the Butter
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the cake mix as possible.
Step 5: Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 3 to 4 hours, or until the fruit is bubbling and the cake topping is cooked through and lightly golden around the edges.
Slow cookers vary, so begin checking toward the end of the cooking time.
Step 6: Serve
Allow the dessert to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Spoon the warm peach-pineapple mixture into bowls and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips for the Best August Sunshine
Drain the peaches and pineapple well enough to prevent the dessert from becoming excessively watery, but leave a little fruit juice with the pineapple for moisture.
Spread the cake mix evenly rather than pouring it into one spot.
Drizzle the melted butter across the entire surface to help the cake topping cook evenly.
Keep the lid closed during cooking as much as possible.
Serving Suggestions
This warm fruit dessert is delicious with:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Caramel sauce
- Fresh berries
- Chopped pecans
- A dusting of powdered sugar
Storage
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat individual portions gently in the microwave before serving.
Final Thoughts
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker August Sunshine is an easy dessert that brings together juicy peaches, sweet pineapple, buttery cake mix, and the convenience of the slow cooker. It is warm, fruity, comforting, and especially enjoyable during the late-summer season.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a simple dessert that feels like sunshine in every bite.