Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler creates its own layers of tangy sauce and soft, golden cake all in one pan! It’s the easiest lemon dessert you’ll ever make, and it truly tastes like sunshine in a dish. Perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you crave something sweet, zesty, and comforting.
Ingredients
SCALE
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for the topping)
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in an 8×8 baking dish in the oven while it heats.
- In a bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together with your fingers until fragrant.
- Stir in flour and milk to make a thin batter don’t overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
- In another bowl, mix lemon juice with remaining sugar, then pour this gently over the batter. Again don’t stir.
- Carefully pour hot water over the top (use the back of a spoon to diffuse if needed). Still no stirring!
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Cool slightly before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- You must not stir after layering ingredients this is what creates the magic layers.
- Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch but fresh juice + zest = brighter flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness if desired.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: magic lemon cobbler, easy lemon dessert, lemon pudding cake, self-saucing lemon cake