Description
A sweet and tangy lemon cobbler with a buttery, cake-like topping. This easy-to-make dessert is bursting with citrus flavor and perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with ice cream or enjoy at room temperature with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 fresh lemons (for juice and zest)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Lemon Filling – Mix fresh lemon juice, zest, and sugar in a bowl. Stir well.
- Melt the Butter – Place butter in the baking dish and melt in the preheating oven. Remove when fully melted.
- Make the Batter – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Assemble the Cobbler – Pour batter over the melted butter (do not stir). Spoon the lemon mixture evenly on top.
- Bake – Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve – Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Berry Twist: Add blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute a gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond or coconut milk and dairy-free butter.
- Extra Zest: Add more lemon zest for a stronger citrus punch.
- Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle granulated sugar or chopped nuts before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon cobbler, easy cobbler recipe, citrus dessert, lemon dessert, summer dessert