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Lemon Cobbler Magic Recipe

4.7 from 145 reviews

Lemon Cobbler Magic is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert featuring a golden, fluffy batter base topped with a zesty lemon juice mixture that creates a sweet and tangy cobbler. This delightful treat combines the brightness of fresh lemon juice and zest with a lightly sweetened, baked cake-like texture, perfect for spring and summer gatherings or a cozy family dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until all dry ingredients are evenly blended.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Pour in 1 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter into the dry mixture. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined to avoid overmixing, which could affect the texture. The batter will be thick.
  4. Spread the batter: Spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. It won’t look perfectly smooth, and that’s normal because the lemon mixture added later creates the magic.
  5. Prepare lemon topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup fresh lemon juice, zest of 1 lemon, and remaining sugar (if using the full 1 cup sugar, part of which is in dry ingredients, this refers to the sugar in the batter only; the topping contains the lemon juice and zest without additional sugar).
  6. Add lemon mixture: Pour the lemon juice and zest mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish. Do not stir; the lemon juice will sink through the batter during baking to create the cobbler’s signature layers.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly and a toothpick inserted in the cake layer comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. For a more indulgent dessert, top servings with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter; a thick batter ensures proper layering during baking.
  • Be sure to pour the lemon juice mixture over the batter without stirring to achieve the signature cobbler effect.
  • You can adjust the amount of lemon juice if you prefer it more or less tart.
  • This dessert is best served slightly warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
  • Optional toppings like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream add a creamy contrast to the tangy lemon flavor.

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