Lemon pie filling and a simple homemade cake batter magically combine to make a tasty and incredibly easy lemon cobbler recipe.

You are going to love this easy-prep magic lemon cobbler dump cake recipe.

homemade lemon cobbler on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Fall is all about pumpkin, and peppermint takes the stage at Christmas. Lemon desserts are a must in spring. They are bright and tart and wake up your mouth.

And easy lemon pie filling desserts are the perfect companion to budding trees and blooming flowers!

This lemon cobbler is a springtime version of one of my favorite fall desserts, pumpkin cobbler. The concept is similar, but instead of earthy pumpkin we’re using sunny lemon.

Lemon cobbler is a simple recipe that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Lemon pie filling is the secret shortcut to this tasty homemade cobbler that will have everyone who tries it begging for the recipe.

More Lemon Desserts You’ll Love:

lemon cobbler on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, atop a blue and white checked napkin

How to Make Magic Lemon Cobbler

Something magical happens when you make lemon cobbler dump cake.

Melt butter in a pie dish and layer it with a simple batter and lemon pie filling but DON’T stir! I promise that you don’t need to.

As this simple dessert bakes, something magical happens. When it comes out of the oven, you will dig your spoon through a slightly crunchy and sweet cake layer and into a luscious lemon custard layer.

You will love every bite and this will be your go-to recipe for every spring event.

How to Make Lemon Cobbler Dump Cake

It’s really easy to make this dump and bake lemon pie filling dessert.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Butter
Self-rising flour
Granulated sugar
Milk
Lemon extract
Vanilla extract
Lemon pie filling

red deep dish pie plate filled with lemon cobbler, with a scoop removed showing the custard filling under the cake-like topping

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Prepare the Pie Dish. First, you’ll preheat the oven to 350F. Put the cut-up butter into a deep-dish pie pan and place it in the oven to melt the butter.

Make the Batter. While the butter is melting, go ahead and mix up the batter, whisking until smooth.

collage image showing the steps to melt the butter and mix the batter.

Once the butter is melted, pour the batter over the melted butter. The batter will sink to the bottom. DO NOT STIR!

batter being poured into the melted butter in the pie pan

Add the Pie Filling. Then, you’ll spoon the pie filling over the batter. Again, DO NOT STIR!

lemon pie filling spooned over the batter and butter

Bake and Serve. Last, you’ll sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

sugar being sprinkled over the lemon cobbler ingredients prior to baking

Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

overhead view of a scoop of lemon pie filling cobbler

Notes and Adaptations:

Do NOT stir after you add the batter or the pie filling. Everything will magically combine as the magic lemon cobbler bakes.

Recommended Equipment:

Deep dish pie plate

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

1 cup self-rising flour

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided

1 cup milk

1/2 tsp lemon extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

21-oz can lemon pie filling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Add butter pieces to a deep dish pie pan and place in the oven to melt.

To make the batter, whisk together flour, 1 cup of the sugar, milk, and the lemon and vanilla extracts until smooth.

Remove the pie pan from the oven and pour the batter over the melted butter. Do Not Stir!

Next, spoon the lemon pie filling on top of the batter. Do Not Stir!

Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden-brown.

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

Easy Lemon Cobbler – A Simply Magical Dessert

Lemon pie filling and a simple homemade cake batter magically combine to make a tasty and incredibly easy lemon cobbler recipe.

How to Make Magic Lemon Cobbler