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Delicious magic lemon cobbler dessert with a golden crust and lemon filling

Magic Lemon Cobbler

A bright and cozy dessert that's a mix of cake and custard, perfect for a sweet treat with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk Can be substituted with 2% milk.
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Plus extra for greasing the dish.
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice About 2-3 lemons.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest Use real lemons for best flavor.
For Serving
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9x9-inch (or similar) baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg yolks, melted butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined to form a loose batter.
Whipping Egg Whites
  1. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until soft to medium peaks form.
  2. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter in two additions, keeping as much air as possible for a light texture.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Cool the cobbler for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, cut into portions, and serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This cobbler can improve after resting. Feel free to add more lemon to taste. Works best when warm and shared with friends.