Description
A delightful and tangy Magic Lemon Cobbler featuring a tender, buttery cake base with a luscious lemon juice topping that creates a two-layered dessert that’s both refreshing and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
Optional
- Additional sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until they are thoroughly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually stir in the milk and melted unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the batter becomes smooth and thick.
- Mix in Lemon Zest: Fold in the lemon zest to infuse the batter with a fresh citrus aroma and flavor.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. There is no need to spread evenly as it will naturally spread while baking.
- Mix Lemon Juice and Sugar: In a separate bowl, blend the fresh lemon juice with an additional cup of granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour Lemon Mixture: Slowly pour the lemon juice and sugar mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Avoid stirring to allow the dessert to form distinct layers during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, dust with extra sugar for a touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and natural acidity.
- Do not stir after pouring the lemon juice mixture to allow the layers to form correctly.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly to enhance the texture and flavor before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: lemon cobbler, magic lemon cobbler, lemon dessert, easy lemon recipe, baked lemon dessert
