Description
A truly magical dessert that bakes into layers all on its own. Soft, buttery cake on top with a warm, pudding-like lemon center underneath.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until smooth. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter directly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
- Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup sugar and lemon zest over the top.
- Bake uncovered until the top is golden, cracked, and set, while the center remains soft and gooey.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to rest for 10 minutes.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- This cobbler is best served warm. <li.Add lemon zest for extra flavor. <li.Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg