Description
Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful American dessert featuring a buttery cake base topped with a luscious, tangy lemon sauce that forms naturally during baking. This easy, old-fashioned recipe combines the bright flavors of lemon zest and juice with a tender cobbler texture, making it perfect for serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Lemon Sauce
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/3 cup)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while the oven heats.
- Mix the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and free of lumps.
- Assemble the cobbler: Once the butter is melted, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter without stirring to allow distinct layers to form during baking.
- Prepare lemon sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice and 3/4 cup granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add lemon sauce and boiling water: Gently pour the lemon sugar mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Then carefully pour the boiling water on top without stirring to maintain the layered magic cobbler effect.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top turns a golden brown and the cobbler has risen with a gooey lemon sauce underneath.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. For best enjoyment, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- This cobbler naturally forms a rich lemon sauce as it bakes—no stirring needed after layering.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture and enhanced flavor.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to balance the tartness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Ensure the boiling water is poured last and carefully to create the distinct layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
